Spice Tin

Description:

Cylindrical, black-painted container with friction-fit, low-domed cover faintly stenciled "(Cardam)om(?)" in gold across top. Cover and container are made in two pieces, one-piece sides have vertical lapped seams while cover top and flat bottom are attached with folded edges; container has plain rim with raised bead below. No marks. One of seven canisters with spice box, DL*257491.0035-.0042. Stenciled decoration barely visible.

Date Made: mid 19th to early 20th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesUnited Kingdom: England

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Domestic Furnishings

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Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth E. Jewett

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.257491.0039Catalog Number: 257491.0039Accession Number: 257491

Object Name: canister, spice

Physical Description: iron (overall material)tin (overall material)asphaltum (exterior finish material)gold (exterior decoration material)Measurements: overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 6.985 cm x 6.6675 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-6943-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_309586

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