- Distributed by
- H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
- Date
- 1935-1950
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 3/8 × 6 5/8 × 6 11/16 in. (18.7 × 16.8 × 17 cm)
- 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.
- Place used
- Nanticoke, Wilcomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment
- 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
- 2013.195.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




