Can: American House Coffee. Distributed by American Grocery Company, Hoboken, N.J. 1 lb. can. N.d., ca. 1927-1940.
Entry/Object ID
2012.007.0106
Description
Can: American House Coffee. Distributed by American Grocery Company, Hoboken, N.J. One pound net weight; twist off lid. No date, circa 1927-1940. Color lithographed tin, 4-3/8" diameter x 5-11/16" high with brass colored stamped metal lid; bottom has no markings. Original contents not present or the coupons referred to on the label.
"Fresh At All Times." Steel Cut. Look for Valuable Coupon Inside.
Can manufacturer's identification and patent numbers on right (seam) side:
C.C.Co 30-25. Pat. No. 1443682 - 1621487
Patent 1,621,487 was issued March 22, 1927 which establishes an early date for this can; it was for the lid.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
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