Spice Box
Product MakerProduct of
Chas. G. Lincoln & Co.
American, 1903 - 1951
RetailerSold by
Chas. G. Lincoln & Co.
American, 1903 - 1951
ManufacturerManufactured by
Unknown
Date1903-1912
MediumTin with paper wrapper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 6 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4in. (16.2 x 7.3 x 7cm)
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionSpice box for Capitol Mills brand nutmeg, marketed by Charles G. Lincoln and Company, Hartford.
Object number2003.21.12
InscribedPrinted on paper wrapper, in front, "[CAPITOL]/ 2 OZ./ MILLS." with an image of the Connecticut state Capitol building; on right side, "THIS SPICE/ IS STRICTLY PURE/ AND FROM/ SELECTED STOCK"; on back, "Manufactured/ AND/ PACKED/ BY/ "CHAS. G. LINCOLN/ & COMPANY./ INCORPORATED./ HARTFORD,/ CONN."; on left side, "HIGH GRACE/ TEAS, COFFEES/ AND SPICES." Stamped at bottom of front of page wrapper, "MACE."Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewafter 1950