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Can

Object number2018.126.23

Retailer H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

OriginEngland

MediumMetal; Paper; Ink; Curry powder

Credit LineGift of The Kraft Heinz Company

DescriptionMetal curry powder can with a yellow and red label. Can has a circular top and bottom with a cylindrical body. Top has a raised ridge around the outside and is sunk down in the middle with raised manufacturing text in the center. Yellow paper label wrapped around entire body with red borders and red-colored band around the middle; label has retailer text on all sides. Can is three ounces and still contains curry powder.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 2.563 x 2.438 in. (6.5 x 6.2 cm)
MarksRetailer text on front of label: "[blue keystone logo with white text] HEINZ / 57 / [white text in red band] CURRIE [sic] POWDER / [black text] EST'D / 1869 / [red text] 57 / VARIETIES / PACKED IN ENGLAND / [black text] H.J. HEINZ CO. LTD. / [red text] LONDON, N.W. 10."

Retailer text on PL side of label: "[black text] GUARANTEE: / IN ANY OF / HEINZ / 57 / VARIETIES / FAIL TO PLEASE, / MERCHANTS ARE / AUTHORIZED TO / REFUND FULL / PURCHASE PRICE".

Retailer text on back of label: "[red text] HEINZ / CURRIE [sic] POWDER / [black text] NET WEIGHT / 3 OZ. OR 85 GRM / [white text] PREPARED FROM / CHOICE INDIAN / AND OTHER / ORIENTAL / SPICES / [white circle with red text] 57 / [white text] REPLACE LID / FIRMLY AND / STORE IN A / COOL DRY / PLACE / [black text] A SMALL QUANTITY IN MEAT STEWS, WITH FISH OR VEGETABLES. / MAKES A DELIGHTFULLY APPETISING MEAL. / USE FOR CURRIED CHICKEN, SHELLFISH, EGGS, RABBIT & RISSOLES. / A BORDER OF BOILED RICE IMPROVES CURRIE [sic] DISHES."

Retailer text on PR side of label: "[black text] SOME / OF THE / 57 / VARIETIES / BAKED BEANS / SALAD CREAM / MAYONNAISE / TOMATO / KETCHUP / MEAT SOUPS / CREAM SOUPS / VEGETABLE / SOUP / PICKLES / SAUCES".

Raised manufacturing information from top of can: "2318 / XC".
Historical NotesHeinz 57 Currie [sic] Powder, 3 oz. can. Part of a collection of items from the Heinz Company.

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