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