Slamannan Co-operative Society Ltd Van

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1924
 Description
View of a new van belonging to Slamannan Co-operative Society Ltd, Bakery Department. It has pneumatic tyres and electric lights. There are ventilators along the top of the sides to allow the hot bread to cool without condensation forming.
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1924
Subject person
Subject place
Kirkintilloch/East Dunbartonshire
Subject notes
The 'Co-op' played a major role in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Most households were members of a Co-op Society and bought most of their messages or groceries at the store. They received a dividend ('the divi') based on how much they spent.

PRODUCT OF MARTIN MOTOR ENGINEERS AND COACHBUILDER, KIRKINTILLOCH
Accession number
P15775

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