Canister

Canister for Shaker Dried Green Sweet Corn, Hancock, MA

Object ID:
1950.771.2a,b
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Description

Wooden cylindrical canister (a) with paper [label] attached to outside of canister (9" wide). Base is a separate piece; circular wood piece set into tin ring (tin is 1/2" long), that was once adhered to canister. Printed in maroon and green text: "Shakers / Cooked and Dried / Green Sweet Corn", with graphic of seven-pointed red star. Lid (b) is same design; circular wood piece 4 3/8" in diameter, set into tin ring. 1/2" long.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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Shaker Museum Canister. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=9046. Accessed on September 25, 2024

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