Batger's Crackers
Print
ca. 1900-1950 (made)
ca. 1900-1950 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This Christmas cracker label by Batger’s & Co is probably from 1920s or 1930s. The V&A collection includes a series of cracker labels by the firm, established in 1748. This image shows a party scene in the spirit of the ‘Roaring ’20s’, with glamorous people in evening dress, possibly celebrating New Year’s Eve. It is an interesting document, an insight into the social history of the time.
This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Batger's Crackers (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed label |
| Brief description | A cracker label showing a man pushing a woman in a wheelbarrow, produced by Batger's & Company, ca.1900-1950 |
| Physical description | A print showing a man pushing a woman in a wheelbarrow, with a group of people waving in the background. All are wearing party costume. Balloons are flying in the air. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Batger's Crackers The name Batger is a guarantee of value |
| Credit line | Purchased through the Julie and Robert Breckman Print Fund |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This Christmas cracker label by Batger’s & Co is probably from 1920s or 1930s. The V&A collection includes a series of cracker labels by the firm, established in 1748. This image shows a party scene in the spirit of the ‘Roaring ’20s’, with glamorous people in evening dress, possibly celebrating New Year’s Eve. It is an interesting document, an insight into the social history of the time. This object illustrates the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1041-2003 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2004 |
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