Name/Title
Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 oz. Sample. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1931-1936.Entry/Object ID
2010.007.0495Description
Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 ounce Sample. Made by the R.B. Davis, Company, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1931-1936. Printed (lithographed tin) metal can with removable pry lid, 2" diameter x 1-5/8" high. Lid embossed "Sample." No inner seal present or designed to have one; original powder contents not present. Bottom of can embossed: A4.
Text on front:
Cocomalt
A Delicious Food Drink.
Chocolate Flavor
Cocomalt is a scientific food concentrate of sucrose, skimmed milk, selected cocoa, barley, malt extract, flavoring and added sunshine vitamin D.
The right side has panel re an endorsement "Accepted, American Medical Association, Committee on Foods." The name "Committee on Foods" was used only from 1931-1936.Acquisition
Accession
2010.007Source or Donor
Lukacs, ClaireAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.Made/Created
Date made
1931 - 1936Notes
Date: 1931-1936General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2010-12-17
