Cream of Tartar Canister, 1880-1890
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Artifact Overview
Before products like coffee, tea, and spices were individually packaged with company labels and logos grocers dispensed them from metal bins and canisters. These large tin containers were not only a convenient storage place that kept products dry, but their colorful painted, printed, and stenciled decorations provided an attractive display on the store's shelves and counters.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Canister
Date Made
1880-1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.250
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Red
Turquoise (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
on top:
NORTON BROS / PATENTED / MAY 21ST 78 / APRIL 27TH 80 / CHICAGO
on front of lid:
CR. TARTAR
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