Name/Title
Instant Postum TinEntry/Object ID
WJ2026.48Description
Tin for Instant Postum, an instant coffee alternative first produced in 1895.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Postum Company, Inc., General Foods CorporationDate made
circa 1911Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
On lid: "KEEP / AIR TIGHT / PRESS DOWN / LID"Dimensions
Height
5-1/16 inWidth
3-5/8 inDepth
2-3/16 inLocation
Category
StorageDate
July 14, 2026Condition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Jul 14, 2026Notes
Tin is rusted and dusty at top and edges; lid is rusted in place. Paint is in good condition, aside from scratches on the front and general wear and spots of discoloration/rust; all text is legible.Create Date
July 7, 2026Update Date
July 28, 2026
