Turmeric Can

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Turmeric Can

Entry/Object ID

1983.002.008

Description

Rectangular metal tin with sliding top with hole in center which slides to expose hole or perforations (functioning). Lid is detachable. Tin 2/3 full of spice. Label painted directly onto metal and reads: "Seneca Brand Trade Mark Registered Absolutely Pure Turmeric Empress MFG. Co. Ltd. Vancouver, B.C." on front and back; "1 1/2 oz. net" on one side; "Turmeric" on other side.

Acquisition

Accession

1983.002

Source (if not Accessioned)

Wilson, Mrs. Frances

Notes

Accession Date: 30-May-83 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Box, Spice

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Box, Food Storage

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Storage Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

turmeric can

Created By

Macknight, Elinore

Create Date

March 10, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 26, 2025