vintage Macfarlane, Lang & Co. Ltd. sample tin

Collectable MacFarlane land & Co Tin. Pre 1948. Mrs Siddons vintage biscuit tin featuring a reproduction of the famous 1785 oil painting "Portrait of Mrs. Siddons" by the English artist Thomas Gainsborough. Details of the Artwork and Subject • Subject: The portrait depicts Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), a renowned Welsh-born actress celebrated as one of the greatest tragic performers of the Georgian era. The "Sample" mark on the base indicates this was a promotional item, which is a specific category for collectors. • Description: Siddons is shown in a blue-and-white striped silk dress with a blue sash, wearing a large black hat with ostrich feathers and holding a brown fur muff.