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Illustration of a large metal disposal can with a self closing lid designed to hold oily waste
Self-closing oily waste can
Illustration of a large metal disposal can with a self closing lid designed to hold oily waste

Self-closing oily waste can

DateApproximately 1895
Names
FormatEphemera
Subject
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodFinancial District
    GeographyEast-west streetAdelaide Street West
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Advertising cards
    Medium
    Trade cards
    Dimensions8.3 cm x 14 cm (3 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
    Language
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberCA-1895-MORRISON-VS
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