Can Label for Imperial Brand Fresh Cove Oysters, 1845-1895
THF96316 / Can Label for Imperial Brand Fresh Cove Oysters, 1845-1895
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Artifact Overview
Manufacturers of similar products sought ways to make their company's goods stand out on store shelves. Attractive labels, like this design for a can of "Fresh Cove Oysters," helped catch the attention of potential customers--hopefully encouraging them to purchase the company's product rather than that of a competitor.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Can label
Date Made
1845-1895
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
57.118.152
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Lithography
Color
Blue
Multicolored
Red
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Text on label reads: Fresh Cove OYSTERS \ THOMAS KENSETT & CO \ 122-128 W. FALLS AVENUE \ BALTIMORE \ MD. \ IMPERIAL BRAND \ [TKC shield logo] \ DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Cut a hole in the bottom of the Can, take the Oysters out carefully and put them on a plate.; take the Liquor and the same quantity of Fresh Milk, put it into a stew-pan, season with Salt, Pepper, &c., and a small lump of Butter and some Flour from a dredge. When boiling, pour the Liquor on the Oysters; they are then ready to serve up
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