| Object ID |
2006.0008.241 |
| Accession# |
2006.0008 |
| Object Name |
Can |
| Title |
Martin's 100% Pure Varnishes - Outside Spar |
| Description |
A rectangular tin container with a yellow label of Martin's 100% Pure Varnish. From the John D. Hunker collection. |
| Search Terms |
G.A.R. Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Civil War
Containers
Woodwork |
| Collection |
Robert L. Hunker G.A.R. Collection |
| People |
Hunker, Robert L.
Hunker, John D. |
| Subjects |
Containers
Varnishing industry
Woodwork |
| Artist |
Martin Varnish Co, Chicago |
| Catalog date |
08/09/2006 |
| Catalog type |
History |
| Collector |
Robert L. Hunker |
| Count |
1 |
| Credit line |
Robert L. Hunker |
| Dimensions |
H-4.75 W-1.75 L-2.25 inches |
| Home Location |
G.A.R. Hall Museum |
| Makers mark |
Half Pint U.S. Standard Measure |
| Material |
Metal |
| Place of Origin |
Chicago, Illinois |
| Provenance |
Collected by John D. Hunker of Turkeyfoot Island. He was an avid country auction collector of crockery, small farm and carpentry tools, glass jars, etc. Robert L. Hunker inherited the can from his father. |
| Recfrom |
Hunker G.A.R. Collection |
| Site |
G.A.R. Hall Museum |
| Site # |
31 |
