Egg Box

This snug little egg box dates from the the Second World War and is a relic from a time when eggs were more precious than they appear today. This box was no ordinary container; it was designed for the delicate task of sending eggs through the mail.

Eggs-traordinary as it may seem, this box is part of a trio of egg-mailing relics at the museum. The Poolbec Safety Egg Box is a 'smashing' reminder of the steps taken during wartime rationing, when eggs were as valuable as treasure. Individuals were rationed to just one fresh egg per week, with allowances for special circumstances, like expectant mothers and vegetarians who received two eggs weekly.

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