Oyster can

Name/Title

Oyster can

Entry/Object ID

EC2009-0020

Description

Metal can with painting of close-up of an oyster, sea and ships in background surrounded by text: 'PATUXENT / BRAND / SALT WATER / OYSTERS / PACKED BY / WARREN DENTON &CO. / BROOMES ISLAND, MD." on side printed '"ONE / GALLON"; on other side: "MD-96"; imprinted on lid : "EXTRA STANDARDS". printed on reverse : 'FRESH SHUCKED / NATURAL FLAVOR / SALT WATER / OYSTERS / SELECTED AND PACKED UNDER / MOST SANITARY CONDITIONS / BY / WARREN DENTON & CO. / BROOMES ISLAND, MD. / KEEP ON ICE UNTIL USED"

Collection

Education Collection

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Can, Food-storage

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Diameter

6-3/4 in