Tea Canister, 1873-1885
THF172155 / Tea Canister, 1873-1885
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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
1873-1885
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.296.70
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in
Width: 13.375 in
Length: 13.125 in
Inscriptions
on front:
TEA
on top:
NORTON BROS. MAKERS CHICAGO
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