Tin
Date1870-1900
MediumTin, paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (18.7 x 8.6 x 8.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Description[Rectangular tin with a printed paper label of a black ginger jar printed with pink or red letters, "TEA"; and white flowers, possibly cherry or lotus blossoms. Printed paper label reads, "Golden / Tea / IMPORTED BY / L. S. BENEDICT & SON / DANBURY, CONN / PURE TEA"; and stamped in red ink, "CHOICE / A. / CHOP".
Object number1998.86.1
MarkingsPrinted Paper Label: "Golden/Tea/IMPORTED BY/ L. S. BENEDICT & SON/DANBURY, CONN/PURE TEA"Stamped in red ink: "CHOICE/A./CHOP"
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N. D. Benedict
