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Milk Can
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One-quart milk can with molded and tapered strap side handle topped by a low-domed cover with arched strap handle; cast brass letter "S" soldered to breast opposite handle. Can made in four parts: a soft-soldered lapped-seam, wire-rimmed neck and conical breast; cylindrical, folded-seam body; and flat bottom, all joined by soft soldered and folded seams. Cover has folded edge and deep, lapped-seam collar. Both handles soldered in place; that on cover has folded-over edges, while that on body has rolled-under edges. "Bagg" scratched on body; no other marks.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMilk Can. ca 1900. National Museum of American History, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood. CC0.
