Wax coated, heavy paper box used to contain butter

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Wax coated, heavy paper box used to contain butter

Entry/Object ID

734

Description

Wax coated, heavy paper box used to contain butter. Green printing and decoration. On top of box is scene with 3 cows, trees, clouds and a farm in background. "ONE POUND NET WEIGHT CREAMERY BUTTER MANUFACTURED BY JEFFERSON CREAMERY CHARLES TOWN, W. VA.". On both side of box is "This butter is made from pure ingredients. Keep it in this package and it will retain all of its original freshness and natural sweet taste." On both ends of box "ONE POUND NET WEIGHT" and in script "Butter". Item is identical to objects # 173 and 751.

Acquisition

Accession

602

Source or Donor

Moore, Garland H., III from estate of Garland H. Moore, Jr.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Paper