Food-storage canister

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Food-storage canister

Entry/Object ID

MP.2002.72 a-c

Description

Set of three blue canisters, all with hinged lids and yellow hook-shaped bakelite projections to lift lids. Ridged pattern from front to back on top and around bottom of each piece.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Kreamer, Inc.

Date made

circa 1920 - 1960

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

A. SUGAR (on front); KREAMER PAT. 102704 53 (on bottom) B. FLOUR (on front); KREAMER PAT. 102704 53 (on bottom) C. TEA (on front); KREAMER PAT 102704 51 (on bottom)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.2002.72 A-C
MP.2002.72a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

A and B

Height

8-1/4 in

Width

6-1/8 in

Depth

6-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm)

Dimension Description

C

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (16.5 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)

Material

Metal, plastic (Bakelite)

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor