Camping "Cook Kit," 1920-1925
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Made for scouts, outdoorsmen, campers, and motorists, this early 1920s cooking set fits compactly into a portable box. The set consists of a grid, kettle or boiler, pans, and cups -- all you need for cooking without taking up space.
Made for scouts, outdoorsmen, campers, and motorists, this early 1920s cooking set fits compactly into a portable box. The set consists of a grid, kettle or boiler, pans, and cups -- all you need for cooking without taking up space.
Artifact
Cookware
Date Made
1920-1925
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.52.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plate (Material)
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Plating (Metal coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in (of box)
Width: 4.75 in (of box)
Length: 9.5 in (of box)
Inscriptions
On box label: UPTON / KAMP-KOOK-KIT / PATENTED / FOR ALL-OUTDOOR PEOPLE / COMPLETE-COMPACT-SANITARY / MANUFACTURED BY UPTON MACHINE CO., ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, U.S.A. Impressed on 85.52.1c: MADE BY / UPTON MACHINE CO./ ST. JOSEPH, MICH / USA
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