Turmeric Spice Can

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Turmeric Spice Can

Entry/Object ID

1983.002.009

Description

Rectangular metal tin with sliding top, perforated at one end (functioning). Tin has detachable lid. Tin 1/3 full of spice. Label painted directly onto metal and reads: "Turmeric net. wt. 1 1/2 oz. Jameson's Trade Mark Registered 'The Name is the Brand' " on the front and back; "W.A. Jameson Coffee Co. Limited of Victoria, B.C. Importers, Roasters, Manufacturers, Coffees, Teas, Extracts, Cocoa Etc. 'Feather Light' Baking Powder" on one side; "Turmeric These spices are prepared from selected stock by the latest system of milling and are noted for their Aroma Flovor Purity and Full Strength" 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