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Nail Keg

Identifier:
1994.83.5
Description:
Small wooden drum used for sale and containment of tacks or nails. Small paper label on top.;ACCEPT. RELEVANCE: Typical product packaging; will probably be used in interior of GR 1890's Hardware Store installation. OTHER COLLECTIONS: We have other kegs for various purposes, but none for tacks and nails.CARRON01;CARRON01
Date:
1875 – 1940
Materials:
Wood, Paper
Dimensions:
2.825" h 1.5" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of John H. Uhl
Related Entities:
Atlas Tack Company (creator) John Howard Uhl (donor)
John Howard Uhl was part of the United States Navy Reserve and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. Later in life he would serve as Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Trust Department of the Michigan National Bank and as a board member and president of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.