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This photograph is a close-up of the Fancy Gem biscuits, also commonly known as Iced Gem biscuits or 'belly button' biscuits. The little round biscuits are topped with pink, white, yellow or green icing. This is a snack that was commonly eaten in the 1970s and 1980s. Title devised by Library staff.
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