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Object numberAKM.1980.235

TitleRNMDSF Collection Box

Creator Lillyburn Works Universal Pulp Containers, Milton of Campsie

Description'RNMDSF', (Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen), collection box in the shape of a fish. Painted silver, with 'RNMDSF' painted in red. Label stuck on to the base with rules and information. The firm of 'Universal Pulp Containers' started in Milton of Campsie in 1935 with twelve employees. The UPC containers are used for a multitude of purpose- for packing of highly delicate engineering instruments to sweets and toys for children and charity collecting boxes etc. The latter items are painted and made very attractive. (Kirkintilloch Herald 22/06/1960) As of 2015, Universal Pulp Containers(UPC) has a new name Paper Pulp Solutions and it's based in Kilsyth, Glasgow. New address: Pulp Mill House, Banton Mill, Banton Road, Glasgow, G65 0QG.http://www.pulppack.co.uk [accessed 18/12/2015]

Production period20th Century

Object nameCharity Box

MaterialPaper

TechniqueMoulded

Dimensions

Length: 160 mm
Height: 105 mm