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  • 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
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Culinary
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