Name/Title
Kist Soda CrateEntry/Object ID
2024.02.01Description
Wooden crate to transport 24 bottles or four cartons of 6-bottles. The crate's corners are reinforced with metal straps and have hand hold holes on the short sides. The crate has "Enjoy KIST Beverages" printed with orange paint on the handled end and "KIST Crown Bottling Works, Jefferson, Wis." on the long end.Context
The local beverage bottling company Kastens had a contract with Citrus Products Co., 11 E. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL to bottle and sell KIST an orange soda.
"Best known for its “Kist” brand of carbonated beverages, Chicago’s Citrus Products Company was in operation from 1919 to 1965, concocting the fruit flavorings for a vast network of independent distributors to mix in, bottle up, and ship out."
Source: https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/citrus-products-co/
According to the donor, the crate was from the Erwin Kasten (Jr. or Sr. unknown) estate.Collection
Commercial businessesCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2024.02Source or Donor
Charak, KeithAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalDimensions
Height
10-1/2 inWidth
17 inDepth
11 inLocation
* Untyped Location
Sec 2E Shelf S25Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
The top board on one long side of the crate is cracked but still attached by nails and half of the short interior divider is missing.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kasten/House's Cherry Cider Co. at Riverside Fruit FarmCreate Date
February 5, 2024Update Date
July 1, 2024
