Can, Kerosene
- Object Name:
- Can, Kerosene
- Object ID:
- 1986.016.01
- Creator:
- Impervious Package Company
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- New Hampshire
- Date:
- circa 1886
- Description:
- Can, kerosene and oil. Three-gallon, round wood container. Staves canted inward. Wire bail, three iron bands (painted black), metal spigot, and metal screw cap. Painted red with black stencilled lettering. On top: "IMPERVIOUS SAFETY OIL CAN. / MANUF'D BY / THE / Impervious Package Co. / KEENE. N. H. / PAT'D DEC. 10, 1876 / MAY 25, 1880 / JUNE 15, 1886 / 3 / GALLONS". On front: "KEROSENE / OIL", with two small stenciled designs. On side, "SPECIAL NOTICE / This can is made with the greatest / care, and is warranted to hold Oil. / If it should prove otherwise, dealers / are authorized to exchange it, if re- / turned, within 60 days from time / of purchase / N.B. - Water must never be put in this can."
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-10.5 Dia-12.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Kenneth Robb
- Subjects:
- Oil cans
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