Albert Heijn Tin with Seasonal Story – ‘A Tale by Little Doris’
SKU: BT-5326-25Vintage Tin ‘A Tale by Little Doris’ – Albert Heijn, ca. 1960–1979
✅ Short product description:
• Charming vintage biscuit tin featuring a nostalgic tale of the four seasons, issued by Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn.
• Adorned with atmospheric illustrations and a poetic children's story, this tin is both functional and a delightful piece of Dutch cultural heritage.
📋 Detailed product description:
- Manufacturer: Albert Heijn
- Date of manufacture: Circa 1960–1979
More about ‘A Tale by Little Doris’:
This vintage biscuit tin tells a touching story of the changing seasons, narrated by a character named Dorisje ("Little Doris"). The tin is dark brown and decorated with colourful illustrations representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Originally, it contained 400 grams of almond speculaas biscuits. The hinged lid and embossed brand mark on the bottom make this tin an attractive collector’s item with a nostalgic twist.
Dimensions:
• Height: 7.5 cm
• Width: 12.5 cm
• Depth: 18.5 cm
Material: Tin
Brand: Albert Heijn
Condition:
This item is in vintage condition with visible signs of age and use, including some surface wear. Please refer to the photos as they form part of the description.
Manufacturer background:
Albert Heijn was founded in 1887 in Oostzaan, the Netherlands. What began as a local grocery shop grew into the country’s largest supermarket chain. In the 1960s and 70s, Albert Heijn not only expanded its product range but also released its own branded items and packaging—like this biscuit tin. It’s a small piece of Dutch supermarket history.
Why it’s special:
A nostalgic item for collectors of vintage packaging, retro kitchenware, or Albert Heijn memorabilia. Ideal as a decorative piece in a rustic kitchen, a handy storage tin, or a conversation starter in any collection. The poetic children’s story adds extra charm and uniqueness.
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TAGS
Vintage tin, Albert Heijn, Dorisje, retro biscuit tin, metal cookie tin, four seasons, 1960s, 1970s, nostalgic tin, collectible tin, old AH tin, children's story, decorative tin, vintage kitchen, Dutch retro, Albert Heijn biscuit tin, seasonal theme.
Country of origin
The Netherlands, Zaandam. Albert Heijn was founded in 1887 in Oostzaan, but since the early 20th century, the company’s headquarters and production activities have been concentrated in Zaandam.
Kind of object
A rectangular vintage biscuit tin with a hinged lid, issued by Albert Heijn, featuring illustrations and a children's story about the four seasons.
Theme
Vintage, retro, tin, biscuit tin, cookie tin, decorative tin, nostalgic, collectible, old packaging tin, home décor, kitchen accessory, interior styling, Dutch vintage, second-hand, antique, 1960s, 1970s, old Dutch style, nostalgic décor, collector’s item
Decoration
The decoration features a dark brown background with colourful illustrations and scenes representing the four seasons, inspired by the children's story “A Tale by Little Doris”.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The main colour of the tin is dark brown, with multicoloured illustrations in warm, soft tones such as red, yellow, green, and blue.
Publisher
Albert Heijn B.V.
Manufacturer
Albert Heijn
Manufactered
Ahold
Brand
Albert Heijn
Material
Tinplate, metal, coloured litho print
Particularities
What makes this tin special is the combination of atmospheric seasonal illustrations and a poetic children’s story, specially designed for Albert Heijn in the 1960s–1970s.
Era
Mid-20th century (1960s–1970s) – post-war consumer society and the rise of retail packaging.
Quality
The tin is in vintage condition with visible signs of use and age-related wear, which adds to its authentic character.
Height
7,50 cm
Lenght
18,50 cm
Width
12,50 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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