Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2002.40.002
Accession#:
2002.40
Credit Line:
Donated by Willette Janes.
Object Name:
Can, Oil
Title:
Modified oil can from Treadwell, 240 mill
Date:
1910
Description:
Bell—shaped metal oil can with round base and threaded screw top opening. Spout for screw top is lost and oil can has been modified with a copper spout and a flat strap handle soldered into place, giving the oil can an appearance similar to a watering can. Solder seam also visible around perimeter of base. Can has no lid.
Notes:
Lightly cleaned with damp paper towel by E. Carrlee 1/24/03. Found by donor at Treadwell.
Search Terms:
Mining
Treadwell
Foundry
T&E
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Modified oil can from TreadwelModified oil can from Treadwel
Modified oil can from TreadwelModified oil can from Treadwel