Collection Highlights
Contraband Camp -- Harper's Ferry, VA
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.065.815.7
Medium:
Stereograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Can
Object Number:
2002.1.572
Date:
1910-40
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Description:
This bright yellow and red can held one gallon of Mazola Oil. The front reads "Mazola/ Salad Oil/ From/ Corn/ Excellent for Cooking/ MF'D. By Corn Products Refining Co. / at Argo, Illinois and New York, N.Y.". The back has recipes and instructions for frying and baking.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
