Can

Object/Artifact

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Can

Description

sheet iron can originally plated with tin that held baking soda; in 2 sections first section is container 3 3/8" high, second section is lid 13/16" high; original paper label is still partially in tact and identifies as can of "Silver Leaf Baking Powder" manufactured in Shelbyville, Indiana. Donor found this can inside a wall when he was remodeling a house.

Collection

John Kroening

Acquisition

Accession

1983.066

Source or Donor

John Kroening

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 28, 2001

Create Date

February 28, 2001

Update Date

April 24, 2025