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

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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