Canister

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Canister

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.450

Description

Tinned and painted canister, with hinged lid, decorated on red with yellow flowers about painted label: "MALTBY'S/PATENT PREPARED/COCOA-NUT/WARRANTED PURE," in midst of which is replica of medallion or coin, of which obverse is marked "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE;" bottom of tin seems to be stamped "GINNAN TIN CO....N.Y.; lid opens to reveal inner lid, which bears printed label in red, yellow and black:"MALTBY'S/PATENT PREPARED/COCOA-NUT/FOR PUDDINGS/PIES & CAKES/WARRANTED PURE/To insure Perfect PRESERVATION of the NATURAL/FLAVOR, Keep the package in this case until used;" label marked: "CRUMP LABEL PRESS, N.Y. N-251."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Maltby's, Ginnan Tin Company, Crump Label Press

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

SP 6317

Dimensions

Dimension Description

closed

Height

10-1/8 in

Width

9-5/8 in

Depth

8-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/8 x 9 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (25.7 x 24.4 x 21 cm)

Material

Tinned sheet iron, Paper

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Cook's Pantry