Sujet

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., 1935-1950. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

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.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A73_397

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

14,1Mo (373,7Ko) / 19,8cm x 17,8cm / 2341 x 2100 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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