The Princess Luncheon Cake, 1893

COPY 1/108 f175 1893 Princess Luncheon Cake
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The Princess Luncheon Cake, 1893, Catalogue ref: (COPY 1/108 f175)

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THE PRINCESS LUNCHEON CAKE

Made from Pure Butter,                                               Made Entirely by Machinery

Sugar & Zeenaire Pastry Flour                                                    Untouched by Hand

Made Entirely by Machinery Untouched by Hand

ARE THE MOST

6D [Pence]

WHOLESOME & APPETIZING                             CAKES AVAILABLE

The NATIONAL BAKERY COMPANY Co. Ltd.  Islington LONDON N

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