Key West Genuine Clear Green Turtle Soup Label

Key West Genuine Clear Green Turtle Soup Label: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Key West Genuine Clear Green Turtle Soup Label

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Key West Genuine Clear Green Turtle Soup Label

Entry/Object ID

2009.13.0001

Tags

Food

Description

Paper label from a clear green turtle soup can. Text on label reads, 'Contents 2 lbs. Turtle meat, turtle broth, flavored with celery, turnips, onions and carrots, salt and spices. Direct from Sea to Kettle.' 'Some connoisseurs add a teaspoon or tablespoon of sherry to each cup when ready to serve. Heat before serving, but do not boil. Do not dilute. Packed especially for Thompson Enterprises, Inc., Key West, Fla. U.S.A. Stecher-Traung Roch. N.Y.'

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Thompson Enterprises, Inc.

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Label, Product

Nomenclature Class

Merchandising T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

14 in

Material

Paper, Ink

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good