A Sainsbury's Novelty Terrier Shaped Shortbread Biscuit Tin

A commercial retail biscuit tin produced for Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. The container is constructed from die-cut and embossed metal in the form of a sitting terrier dog, identified on the reverse as a Scottie dog. The front features lithographed decoration depicting a white dog wearing a green quilted-pattern coat and a red tartan bow. The metal is textured to simulate the appearance of fur and fabric. The reverse is printed with product information for All butter Highland mini scottie dog shaped shortbread biscuits and includes the manufacturer’s attribution to Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, London. A gold-tone adhesive label is present with a best before date of 08 APR 17.