Name/TitleCarton

About this objectA red, white, and blue checked box (a) with 3 small bags of gelatin powder (b-d) made by J. & G. Cox Limited.

J & G Cox began producing gelatin in powdered form in the 1930's. Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water. It is usually obtained from cows or pigs. It is used in shampoos, face masks, and other cosmetics; as a thickener for fruit gelatins and puddings; in candies, marshmallows, cakes, ice cream, and yogurts; on photographic film; and in vitamins as a coating and as capsules, and it is sometimes used to assist in “clearing” wines. Gelatin is not vegan. However, there is a product called “agar agar” that is sometimes marketed as “gelatin,” but it is vegan. It is derived from a type of seaweed.

This object is part of our permanent Domestic Life display - 'The 1950's Kitchen.

MakerJ. & G. Cox Ltd.

Place MadeEdinburgh

Place NotesGeorgia Mills

Medium and MaterialsBox: cardboard
Bags: paper

Inscription and Marks1) Inscription: printed: front of box:
COX'S
INSTANT POWDERED
GELATINE
Price 1/- 1 1/2 Oz. Nett
Each genuine
packet bears
the MAKERS'
SIGNATURE J&G COX
This Gelatine dissolves readily
in hot water
J&G COX, LIMITED,
Georgia Mills, Edinburgh, 11.

2) On top of box is printed
OPEN AT THIS END

MeasurementsBox (a);
Length: 50mm
Height: 62mm
Breadth: 50mm

Gelatine bags (b-d);
Length: 47mm
Height: 92mm
Breadth: 2cm

Object numberSTMEA:1992-63.5a

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)