Can, Beer
Object number96.167.81
Manufacturer
Continental Can Company, Inc.
Retailer
DuBois Brewing Company
Datec. 1975
Mediummetal, paint
Credit LineGift of Ralph W. Friday
DescriptionTwelve-ounce generic beer can.Dimensions4.875 x 2.625 in. (12.4 x 6.7 cm)MarksLithographed direct label has text "BEER" and "12 fl. oz." in black letters.
Historical NotesThis particular can was never filled with contents, and may have been given to the donor, Ralph Friday, as a souvenir by a business associate at Dubois Brewing Co. The unadorned nature of the container is typical of reduced-price generic products.Label TextThroughout the twentieth century, various Pittsburgh breweries and bottlers have produced colorful and unique beverage containers.
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On viewContinental Can Company, Inc.
