Can, milk; A Harvey & Sons Ltd; [?]; 2011.20
Can, milk
About this object
Milk can; a ten gallon milk can with separate lid and two short handles at the sides. A maker's plate is attached to one side and is embossed: "A Harvey & Sons Ltd, Auckland". Also attached is a metal tag embossed: "The Co-Op Dairy Co of Otago Ltd, Dunedin, J M Cooper, Owaka".
This kind of can was filled with fresh milk at dairies, for delivery by rail and road.
Maker
MakerThe Co-Operative Dairy Co. Otago Ltd.
Maker RoleDistributor
Date Made[?]
Place MadeOceania, New Zealand, North Island, Auckland
Medium and Materialsprocessed material, metal
Inscription and Marks
Maker's plate: "A HARVEY & SONS LTD / TRADE / RV / MARK REG / AUCKLAND"
Embossed on tag: "THE CO-OP DAIRY CO / OF OTAGO / DUNEDIN / J M COOPER / OWAKA".
welded
Techniqueembossed
Measurements
h 550mm x di 320mm (approximately)
Large
animal culture, cattle, dairying
Subject and Association Keywordsanimal culture, cattle, dairy processing. dairy products
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type Object number2011.20
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