Colman’s Metal Signs And Company History
Colman’s metal signs have been used for advertising since Victorian times. Reproductions are available on this website.
Metal signs are a great way to decorate your home or office. The Colman’s Mustard Company was founded in Norwich in 1814 and ran its first advertisement in the Norwich Chronicle.
The company were pioneers of social welfare and opened a school for their employee’s children in 1857. Mustard is made from seeds that are grown locally in Norfolk.
In 1866 the company was awarded the Royal Warrant as manufacturers to Queen Victoria. This was reflected in Colman’s metal sign advertising designs of the era.
How is mustard made?
Mustard is made by grinding the seeds of the mustard plant into a powder. The seeds can also be cracked and left whole. The seeds are then mixed with vinegar, lemon juice, or wine. There are many varieties of mustard from sweet to spicy.
Colman’s metal signs and the bull’s head logo
The familiar red and yellow packaging was also introduced in 1866. this was also the era when the bull’s head logo appeared.
Colman’s Metal signs and the factory. The Colman’s factory was depicted on a sign. They also diversified into making other products such as starch.
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