Tin Canister with Lid

Name/Title

Tin Canister with Lid

Description

Tin canister with its lid. Its exterior sides are embossed with swirling flower patterns. Is square with rounded corners.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Gemma Tin Company

Date made

1870 - 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"Gemma Tin Com/New York"; "Mocha Tea/from New York"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

17.6 cm

Width

13 cm

Dimension Description

Lid

Height

2 cm

Diameter

7.5 cm

Material

Metal (tinned iron)

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good