Starch Can

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Starch Can

Entry/Object ID

1972.J.405

Description

6 lb. can of Silver Gloss Starch, Edwardsburg Brand. Manufactured by The Canada Starch Coi., Cardinal, Ont. On back are directions for use in English and French and size of can. White enamel background with gold and black lettering and design of green leaves and yellow flowers. Logo on blue background. Can has gold hinged lid. Can and lid shaped like a curved wedge with flat back. Very colorful. Provincial seals on sides. Dimensions: back--4.5" wide; front--6.5"; back to front--7.25".

Acquisition

Accession

1972.J

Source (if not Accessioned)

John Collection

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-72 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Can

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

starch can

Created By

Greenlee, Lucy

Create Date

July 19, 1996

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

August 15, 2025