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Can, Beer

Object number2010.27.1

Manufacturer Duquesne Brewing Company

Manufacturer Handy Walden, Inc.

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginNew York, NY

Mediumiron

Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford

DescriptionGold-colored iron Duke Beer beer can with detachable handle. Printed text on outside describes product with an image of man wearing suit and epaulet, holding up glass; images of wheat on both sides of diamond shape; entire printed material duplicated on opposite side. Printed maker information on seam. Attached to can, in area of seam, is an iron handle.Dimensions4.75 x 2.625 x 3.75 in. (12.1 x 6.7 x 9.5 cm)
MarksPrinted on outside: "[all inside diamond shape] The Prince of Pilseners / [image of man holding up glass] / DUKE / Beer / C / CONTENTS 12 FLUID OUNCES"; entire printed material duplicated on opposite side.

Printed on seam, "DUQUESNE BREWING COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA".

Engraved on outside of handle, "HANDY"; "PAT. NO. 2806732 / CANHANDLE / HANDY WALDEN, N.Y.C." engraved on bottom of handle.

Inside outline of United States is text "NATIONAL / CAN".
Historical NotesDuke Beer can with attachable handle belonging to Sol Michael, who spent time serving in North Africa during WWII.

Previous owner Sol J. Michael

Related institution United States Army Signal Corps

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