**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a charming, authentic 1950s tin lithographed metal picnic basket / cookie tin manufactured for the Maryland Biscuit Company of Baltimore, MD. This mid-century piece features a classic red, navy blue, and yellow tartan plaid pattern with a warm tan enameled lid, interior, and base. Perfect for retro kitchen storage, country farmhouse decor, or vintage advertising collectors. This model features dual red-enameled metal swing handles, a rear-hinged attached lid, and an integrated side vent pattern. The top lid features an elegant embossed geometric diamond design, personalized with a vintage handwritten name (\"Ruth Mills\") from a previous owner that adds fantastic historical character.**Measurements:**
* Length: Approx. 13.5\" to 14\"
* Width: Approx. 9.5\" to 10\"
* Height: Approx. 7.25\" to 7.75\"**Condition Notes:**
This tin is in good, solid vintage condition with wonderful structural integrity. The interior floor and inside lid are remarkably clean, bright, and free of heavy rust or deep pitting. The exterior litho graphics are bold, showing typical age-appropriate minor scratches, small scuffs, and localized surface rust spots along the tan lid tracks and exterior bottom base. The original front and side paper factory product labels are partially present with heavy surface wear, tears, and missing text as shown. Comes from a smoke-free home. Packed with professional care and shipped fast! Please check out my other picnic tins shown in last photo listed separately.
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