Milk Pail
THF171741 / Milk Pail
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Artifact Overview
Tin-plated iron, commonly called "tin," was the dominant material for utilitarian items in 19th-century America. It was lightweight, inexpensive, easy to clean, non-toxic, and durable. Tinware also resisted corrosion and had a pleasing silvery appearance that could be enhanced through decoration. Middle-class Americans happily purchased tinware in place of goods made from earlier materials, like wood or pottery.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pail
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
71.1.324
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David M. Gwinn.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 15 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 12 in
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Related Content
SetHighlights from the Gwinn Dairy Collection
- 19 Artifacts
David Gwinn, president of Philadelphia's Pennbrook Milk Company, began assembling objects, books, and archival material related to the dairy industry in 1934. His collection grew to become the most comprehensive in the United States. These highlights from the Gwinn Dairy Collection, donated to The Henry Ford in 1971, help trace the long and rich history of dairying.