Canister
Object number2012.7.86 a-c
Manufacturer
Aluminum Company of America
(1907 - 1998)
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumaluminum
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionAluminum Bronze Powder canister.Dimensions(a) Height: 5.25 ; Width: 3.625 ; Length: 3.625(b) Circum: 8 ; W/L: 2.5 ; Depth: .25
(c) Circum: 8.25 ; W/L: 2.625 ; Depth: .375
Marks(a)
Front has text "1 LB. NET / ALUMINUM / [logo: four stars, "A.C.O.A. [vertically], ALUMINUM] / BRONZE POWDER".
Logo on sides.
DIrections printed on back including “DIRECTIONS / Place the contents of this / container in a can or pail / and add two quarts of a / suitable vehicle. … / … / Aluminum Paint / may be used on any sur- / face, interior or exterior / ALUMINUM COMPANY / OF AMERICA / PITTSBURGH, PA. / …”
Text embossed on base "CANGO".
Historical NotesDonor Nancy Page’s husband worked for Alcoa for many years in their marketing and sales departments.
Previous owner
Nancy Page
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Aluminum Company of America
Aluminum Company of America
Aluminum Company of America
The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.
