Can

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Can

Entry/Object ID

2016.2.222

Description

Empty can of candy ingredient. Item is a paint can sized can that has been opened and wrapped in plastic. Top and bottom are rusted, sides have red background with gold, black, and and red white and blue sections. On a stroll design in gold and black text there is, "Douglas CANDY Co.", in black text under that is, "ST. JOSEPH, MO.-OMAHA, NEBR.". Over the lower quarter of the front of the can is a blue sticker reading "Douglass'" in white curly font. Ther is also a design of a shield with a heart a crown and three stars. the words "ST. JOSEPH MISSOURI DOUGLAS CANDY CO[RIPPED OFF]ANY OMAHA NEBR.". In a white square in red text there is, "8-lbs. Single Strength Ch[ripped off]ate FLAVORED FOUNTAIN S[MISSING]", with a list of ingredients below that are also partially missing. On the back are two rectangular panels, with instructions on them, the first has sections "MARSHMALLOW CREAM", "DIRECTIONS FOR USING MARSHMALLOW CREAM", and "FOR ICING". The second rectangle has the headers, "CHOCOLATE SYRUP", "FUDGE", and "HOT CHOCOLATE". 6" across x7"

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Can

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Diameter

7 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 26, 2017