“Paula” Biscuit Tin – Timeless Dutch Design from the 1930s
SKU: BT-5306-25“Paula” Biscuit Tin – Practical Heritage from the Netherlands
✅ Short product description:
Functional and stylish
Store your biscuits in this sturdy, round metal tin. The soft cream-yellow tin with colorful illustrations makes it unique and instantly recognizable.
Vintage charm
The tin features “Paula” with her curly hair and hoop skirt, an iconic figure from the 1930s to 1950s. A beautiful piece of Dutch packaging history.
Sturdy and practical
The snug-fitting lid keeps your biscuits fresh for longer. Dimensions: 15.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter.
Excellent condition
The tin is in neat condition, showing only light signs of use consistent with its age.
Add this nostalgic tin to your collection or kitchen!
📋 Detailed product description:
- Manufacturer: Paul C. Kaiser
- Production period: 1930–1950
The “Paula” biscuit tin, produced by Paul C. Kaiser between 1930 and 1950, embodies the art of functional packaging combined with striking branding. This round metal tin was designed to keep biscuits or rusks safe and dry before the era of modern airtight packaging.
The design stands out with its soft cream-yellow base color and colorful, hand-drawn style illustrations. Central to the design is the image of “Paula,” a girl with curly hair and a hoop skirt, who also served as the brand icon. The front is decorated with three stylized red flowers and a delicate stippling technique, giving the tin a handcrafted look.
Technically, the tin features a tightly fitting lid that seals perfectly with the top edge. Its solid construction with rounded edges and a strong seam on the back ensures durability and stability.
Paul C. Kaiser, based in Rotterdam, had a strong reputation in the food industry. Using a recognizable character like “Paula” was an early form of branding that built consumer trust and recognition.
This tin is a piece of cultural heritage illustrating the evolution of packaging design in the 20th century, while still being fully functional today.
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TAGS
Vintage, retro, biscuit tin, Paul C. Kaiser, Dutch heritage, 1930s, 1940s, collectible, kitchen accessory, metal tin, packaging design, nostalgia, decorative tin, functional design, Rotterdam, vintage packaging, collectible item, brand icons.
Country of origin
The “Paula” biscuit tin originates from the Netherlands, specifically from Rotterdam.
Kind of object
The “Paula” biscuit tin is a round metal storage container from the first half of the 20th century, designed for storing biscuits or cookies.
Theme
Vintage tin, storage box, retro kitchen, old packaging, collectible, nostalgic design, metal box, old-fashioned tin, antique kitchen accessory, decorative tin, collectible tin, Dutch vintage, industrial design, retro storage, classic.
Decoration
The decoration consists of colorful, hand-drawn style illustrations of a girl with curly hair and a hoop skirt, surrounded by stylized red flowers with delicate stippling.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The main color of the tin is soft cream yellow, with accents of red, blue, and black in the illustrations.
Author(s)
Paul C. Kaiser
Publisher
N.V. Paul C. Kaiser
Manufacturer
N.V. Paul C. Kaiser, Rotterdam
Brand
Paula
Material
Tin, metal, printed paint
Particularities
What makes this tin special is the early use of brand identity through the character “Paula,” combined with a sturdy construction and delicate decoration that is both functional and visually appealing.
Era
The tin dates from the period 1930–1950, spanning the interwar and early postwar years—a time when functional design and visual brand recognition became increasingly important.
Quality
The tin is in original, good condition with only light signs of wear consistent with its age.
Height
15,50 cm
Diameter
11,00 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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