Soda Fountain Dispenser's Cap, 1930-1950

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Artifact Overview

A soda fountain sold drinks, ice cream, candy and simply prepared foods. Behind the counter a "soda jerk" made drinks, dipped ice cream, and dispensed food. A soda jerk usually wore this type of cap. The advertisement on the cap promoted the soda fountain's fare, in this case, Smith's Ice Cream.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cap (Headgear)

Date Made

1930-1950

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made for Smith Dairy Products Company, United States.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

83.21.215

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Linen (Material)

Color

Blue
Ivory (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.70 cm
Width: 27.40 cm

Inscriptions

On front band, in blue: I ALWAYS ASK FOR / SMITH'S ICE CREAM On rear of band: Cap no. 20-20 / 7