Can: Cocomalt (lid stamped), sample size, R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1927-1930.
Entry/Object ID
2005.007.0006
Description
"Cocomalt", sample size metal can, made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1927-1930. Tin can, 1-15/16" diameter x 1-15/16" high including slip lid.
Cocomalt was a powdered malted drink made and marketed by the R.B. Davis Baking Powder Company, Hoboken. Can is empty. Remains of printed wrap-around label included "Hobo" which is presumed to be Hoboken. The amount of contents is unknown, but was probably one to two ounces.
Cocomalt containers from the 1930s are lithographed tin metal with a pry lid and not stamped on top as this one. The can here may be earlier than 1927.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.007
Source or Donor
Found in collection
Acquisition Method
Found in Collection
Credit Line
Museum Collection.
Made/Created
Date made
1927 - 1930
Notes
Date: 1927-1930
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-06-21
