Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Canister, Coffee |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Accession number |
LHM 2005.016 |
Catalog Number |
LHM 2005.016.003 a - b |
Other Name |
Can, Coffee |
Date |
1904 |
Description |
Tall cylindrical tin can (a) and lid (b) a) Can of Wood's Canadian Souvenir Coffee. The can features scenes that depict various parts of Canada such as Toronto University, Gate of the Citadel and Old Clock Tower from Halifax, the Parliament buildings in Ottawa, the Chateau de Ramezay in Montreal, Brock's Monument, and the Citadel de Quebec. The illustrations have been carried out in red, black and gold, against a white background. The can also includes the Maker's Mark on the front. b) Round lid with a prominent band around the edge. The lid is silver with a black knob in the center. The area around the knob has been painted red. |
Provenance |
The package indicates the can was registered in 1904, and was produced by Thomas Wood Importers & Roasters, Boston & Montreal. |
Dimensions |
H-17 Dia-10.5 cm |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Location |
Front of tin (a) |
Inscription Text |
Wood's Canadian Souvenir Coffee Choice Flavor Always Pure of Great Strength |
Search Terms |
Container Coffee Food Storage |