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  • Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Distributed by
    H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 13/16 × 3 5/8 × 3 7/16 in. (7.1 × 9.2 × 8.7 cm)
    Type
    cans
    Place used
    Nanticoke, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1935-1950
    Description
    A twelve ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text. On the front of the can in the top half is the brand name “Maryland / House” in black, stylistic font. Behind the text on the front is a light gray graphic of a house with a large, two-story portico. Below the graphic in red block text is “FRESH / OYSTERS” with the net contents of the can printed below that. On the left side of the can printed in red and black text is “PERISHABLE / KEEP / REFRIGERATED / DISTRIBUTED BY / H. B. KENNERLY & SON, INC. / NANTICOKE, MD. 21840 / SEE LID FOR SIZE DESIGNATION.” On the back of the can is black and red text for two recipes. The top of the can includes a clear plastic top.
    Topic
    African American
    Business
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.195.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Culinary
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Distributed by
    H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 × 3 9/16 × 3 9/16 in. (5.1 × 9 × 9 cm)
    Type
    cans
    Place used
    Nanticoke, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1935-1950
    Description
    An eight ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text. On the front of the can in the top half is the brand name “Maryland / House” in black, stylistic font. Behind the text on the front is a light gray graphic of a house with a large, two-story portico. Below the graphic in red block text is “FRESH / OYSTERS” with the net contents of the can printed below that. On the left side of the can printed in red and black text is “PERISHABLE / KEEP / REFRIGERATED / DISTRIBUTED BY / H. B. KENNERLY & SON, INC. / NANTICOKE, MD. 21840 / SEE LID FOR SIZE DESIGNATION.” On the back of the can is a recipe for sauteed oysters. The top of the can includes a clear plastic top.
    Topic
    African American
    Business
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.195.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    See more items in
    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Culinary
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Distributed by
    H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 3/8 × 6 5/8 × 6 11/16 in. (18.7 × 16.8 × 17 cm)
    Type
    cans
    Place used
    Nanticoke, Wilcomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1935-1950
    Description
    A one gallon tin can for the Seacrest brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is grey, black and green. The image on the can is of a green sailboat on a green sea with black and grey clouds in the background. Printed over the sail of the boat in black and green text is “OYSTERS / HUITRES.” This is also printed on the opposite side of the can in solid green text. This text is in a green and black outlined box with an oyster above it. All text on the can is printed in both English and French. The lid of the can is painted white. Printed in the center of the lid in black text is “STANDARDS.” Warning labels are printed above and below this.
    Topic
    African American
    Business
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.195.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    See more items in
    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Culinary
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Distributed by
    H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 3/8 × 6 5/8 × 6 5/8 in. (18.7 × 16.8 × 16.8 cm)
    Type
    cans
    Place used
    Nanticoke, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1935-1950
    Description
    A one gallon tin can for the Seacrest brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with light blue borders. An image of a green and yellow sailboat is on two sides of the can. Printed in red on the sail of the sailboat is “Seacrest.” Printed below the sail boat in blue text is “OYSTERS.” Printed above the sailboat, near the lip of the can in light blue text is “NET CONT. ONE U.S. LIQ. GAL. OR 5/6 IMPERIAL GAL.” One side of the can has light blue that reads “SEE LID FOR /SIZE DESIGNATION. Printed below this is red text is “PERISHABLE / KEEP REFRIGERATED.” Underneath this in smaller blue text is “DIST. BY / H. B. KENNERLY & SON, INC. / NANTICOKE, MD. U.S.A.” The lid of the can is blue with lettering that reads “OYSTERS / EXTRA SELECTS.”
    Topic
    African American
    Business
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.195.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    See more items in
    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Culinary
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
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