Tin

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Tin

Entry/Object ID

1997.3.34A&B

Description

Cylindrical tin for antacid TUMS. Background is green with gold and black details. Lid has gold edging with the word "TUMS" in the center. On front of body is a diagonally placed pot of gold with the words, "TUMS, FOR ACID INDIGESTION/POT-O-GOLD/WITH HORACE HEIDT/ON YOUR RADIO/THURSDAY NIGHT." Under this is a small gold oval with the words, "Made in the USA". On the opposite side is a gold oval with the words, "TUMS/FORTHE TUMMY/IN HYPERACTIVITY." Bottom of container is removable.

Dimensions

Height

2-1/4 in

Diameter

7/8 in

Material

tin

Provenance

Notes

See Gift List 1997.3 Given through the estate of Margaret E. Kuhn.