Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 oz. Sample. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1928-1932.
Entry/Object ID
2010.007.0494
Description
Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 ounce Sample. Made by the R.B. Davis, Company, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1928-1932. Printed (lithographed tin) metal can with removable pry lid, 2" diameter x 1-5/8" high. Lid not embossed. No inner seal present or designed to have one; bulk of the original powder contents still present. Bottom of can domed.
"Sample" printed diagonally on left and right sides of can. Amount of content is not stated, but is extrapolated from the scale of the can versus a known two ounce container.
"A Delicious Food Drink Chocolate Flavor. Contents make one hot or cold drink."
Acquisition
Accession
2010.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
