Can, Beer
Object number2010.27.2
Artist
Duquesne Brewing Company
OriginPittsburgh, PA
OriginNew York, NY
Mediumiron
Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford
DescriptionGold-colored iron Duke Beer beer can with attached "Handy" handle. Text printed on outside provides product information with 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. Maker information printed on seam. Attached to can, in area near 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.
Text inside outline of United States "NATIONAL / CAN".
Historical NotesDuke Beer can with attachable handle belonging to Sol Michael, who spent time serving in North Africa during WWII.
Related person
Sol J. Michael
Related institution
United States Army Signal Corps
On View
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Duquesne Brewing Company
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
