Canister Set, 1950-1959
THF806435 / Canister Set, 1950-1959
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Artifact Overview
The Continental Can Company created a line of decorative metal kitchenware under the name Decoware in the 1950s. Items such as trays, cake tins, bread boxes, and canister sets often came in colorful floral, fruit, or plaid patterns. The company also produced this set of four graduated white canisters tastefully embellished with copper-colored lettering and a matching copper-colored lid.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Canister
Date Made
1950-1959
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.126.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Copper (Color)
Dimensions
Height: undefined in
Diameter: undefined in
Inscriptions
along top edge at seam of each canister:
MADE IN U.S.A.
embossed on bottom of each canister:
Decoware
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