Canister and Lid

Name/Title

Canister and Lid

Description

Tin canister with its lid. Exterior painted surface by Mrs. Donald Dike. This decoration is in the form of three tomatoes and leaves in two shades of green. Decoration is in Pennsylvania Dutch style, probably based on stencils. Red painted button on top of lid.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Tinsmith

Date made

1870 - 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1880. Painted considerably later by Mrs. Dike.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Height

16.5 cm

Diameter

10.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at base. Diameter at top: 10.8 cm.

Dimension Description

Lid

Height

4.5 cm

Diameter

10.8 cm

Material

Metal (tinned iron), Paint

Color

Black, Green, Red, Yellow

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good