top - lettering and three holes in triangular pattern
Name/Title
Biscuit cutter: for Davis Baking Powder. Issued by by R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1910s-1920s.
Entry/Object ID
2010.007.0279
Description
Biscuit cutter for Davis Baking Powder. Issued by by R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, no date, circa 1910-1930. Formed and stamped metal, 2-3/8" outside diameter x 15/16"" high; three 3/16" diameter holes in triangular pattern through top; incomplete: lacking hoop handle (note solder spots left and right of the word "Davis" where originally attached; see objects 2006.041.0007 for a complete cutter.)
Stamped lettering on top:
Bake It Best
With
Davis
Absolutely Pure
A promotional item. Davis made its main product, Baking Powder in Hoboken during the time period this item was issued. They had can making facilities as part of manufacturing and packaging operations at least in the 1920s, but can lids stamped in this same lettering format are known to have been used by them.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
