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Canister of Cocoa

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Date

1915-1930

GUSN

GUSN-19133

Description

Tin box wrapped in printed paper. Image of serving woman, distinct image. Recipes on back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canisters
food
cookware
paper (fiber product)
tin (metal)
Tin
Unidentified Paper
CANISTER, FOOD STORAGE

Inscription

Embossed on lid: ""Walter Baker & Co./ 1/5 lb Net/ Breakfast Cocoa""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Walter Baker & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Dorchester, MA, USA

Dimensions

3.75 x 2.625 x 1.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.919

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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