Tin Tea Canister

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Tin Tea Canister

Description

Square tin tea canister with its cover

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Time Period

late 19th or early 20th century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Impressed

Location

On all four exterior sides

Transcription

"CHOICE TEA"

Notes

Caption set within ornamental borders and with ovals containing scenes.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

29.3 cm

Width

9.5 cm

Length

9.5 cm

Diameter

4.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at opening at top.

Material

Metal (tinned iron)

Color

Beige, Black, Green

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good