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Jar: Instant Maxwell House Coffee. Giant Economy 10 Oz. Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1954-1960.

Object/Artifact
Jar: Instant Maxwell House Coffee. Giant Economy 10 Oz. Made by Maxwell House Division, General Foods Corporation, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1954-1960. Clear glass jar, printed paper wrap-around label, lithographed metal screw cap; 3-3/4" diameter x 7-5/16" high. Original contents not present. Jar maker's mark at heel left side: 14 'I' within oval 13 Owens-Illinois (Bridgeton, N.J. plant?) Promotional label with yellow banner promoting value and size. Cap top: Giant Economy Size; Flavor Buds - 100% Pure Coffee. [star motif.] ---- retail / ounce / ounces

2014.013.0122

2014.013

Lukacs, Claire

Gift

Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.

1954 - 1960

Date: 1954-1960

Notes: General Foods purchased the Kaffee-Hag brand from Kellogg's in the late 1930s (dates seen are 1937 or 1939.) Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2014-11-10

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right from front back right from back (left from front); Maxwell House Division ... Hoboken, N.J. cap