Oyster can used by Booth Fisheries Corp.
- Distributed by
- Booth Fisheries Corp., American, founded 1850
- Date
- late 20th century
- 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)
- Description
- A one gallon tin can for fresh oysters distributed by Booth fisheries Corp. The can is white with blue text. The corporation’s logo is in the center of the can. Text above the logo reads “ATLANTIC COAST / FRESH OYSTERS.” Text below the logo reads “BOOTH / NET CONTENT 1 GALLON 3.63 L.” Recipes for oyster stew, fried oysters are printed to the right of the logo. Printed to the left of the logo is a list of other products sold by Booth Fisheries Corp. The seam of the can is between the recipes and additional product information.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- cans
- Topic
- Black Enterprise
- Business
- Communities
- Cooking and dining
- Foodways
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.