Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2003.37.002 AB
Accession#:
2003.37
Credit Line:
Donated by Denns Harris.
Object Name:
Box, food—storage
Title:
Wilson's Certified Brand Sliced Bacon Box
Date:
1940
Description:
Short cardboard box with lid printed in gold, blue, and red inks reading "Wilson's Certified Brand Sliced Bacon" within a large capital "W". All four sides of the lid are also printed, including "Keep in a cool place" and "US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture". Both sides of box are made entirely by folding without adhesive. A is the lid, B is the bottom tray. Bits of holiday wrapping paper with holly leaves and berries adhere to upper PR corner of lid.
Notes:
Found in attic of donor's mother's house at 544 West 12th Street———built in late 1930's.
Search Terms:
food
kitchen
household
grocery
store
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