Canister, Food Storage
Object number2013.93.4
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea
DescriptionMetal rectangular olive oil canister. Green, red, and white. Printed on obverse and sides is maker and product information in English and Italian.Dimensions9.875 x 6 x 4.75 in. (25.1 x 15.2 x 12.1 cm)InscriptionsPrinted on obverse: "ONE GALLON NET / BUON GUSTO / BRAND / SUBLIME / PURE OIL / COTTON SEED OIL AND CORN OIL / FOR / SALADS AND COOKING / KEYSTONE GROCERY DISTRIBUTING CO. / OF PITTSBURGH, INC. / PITTSBURGH, PA."; repeated on reverse in Italian.
Printed on left side is "A HIGHLY REFINED OIL / PACKED UNDER / THE MOST SANITARY / CONDITIONS. / MAY BE USED FOR: / MAYONNAISE, / SALAD DRESSING, / TABLE USE, / SAUTEING, FRYING, / BAKING, / AND ALL OTHER / COOKING PURPOSES."; repeated on right side in Italian.
Historical NotesOlive oil canister from Keystone Grocery Distributing that is part of a group of foodway items that Joseph D'Andrea had collected from local Italian American businesses. Part of a collection of artifacts donated by first-generation Italian American Joseph D’Andrea that reflects the various activities he was involved in during his illustrious career in Pittsburgh as Consul of Italy, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, member of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association, and founder and president of the Italian Cultural Heritage Society.
Previous owner
Joseph F. D'Andrea
On View
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Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
Aluminum Company of America
