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Spice Box
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Spice Box

Product MakerProduct of Chas. G. Lincoln & Co. American, 1903 - 1951
RetailerSold by Chas. G. Lincoln & Co. American, 1903 - 1951
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)
ClassificationsEquipment
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."
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