Tobacco Can

Name/Title

Tobacco Can

Entry/Object ID

1994.074.001 a-b

Description

Metal (tin?) with lid for tobacco. Oval shape, stands on end. as raised edge around middle; indented grooves around top and bottom. Embossed on bottom half: "Manufacturers of Tobacco"; on top half of other side "Allen & Ginter, Richmond, Virginia". Lid is flat with raised lip and knob in center; fits flush.

Acquisition

Accession

1994.074

Notes

Accession Date: 20-Oct-94 Mode of Acquisition: found

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Containers for Smoking & Tobacco

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

tobacco can

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 26, 1997

Update Date

October 29, 2025