Calumet Baking Powder Tin 1930s 1 lb Red Paper Label Chicago Advertising Canister

This Calumet Baking Powder tin is an early to mid 20th century one pound advertising canister made of metal with its original red paper label and embossed lid.

The bold red, yellow, black, and silver graphics give it strong shelf presence for a vintage kitchen, advertising collection, general store display, or farmhouse pantry. The paper label has substantial loss and staining, but much of the Calumet name, chief shield logo, product wording, directions, and company information can still be read.

Details

• Item: Calumet Double-Acting Baking Powder advertising tin
• Item Type: One pound cylindrical baking powder canister
• Era: Early to mid 20th century, approximately 1920s to 1940s
• Materials: Metal canister with printed paper label
• Color: Bright red with yellow, black, silver, and cream details
• Maker and Mark: Paper label reads Calumet Baking Powder Co. Inc., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Embossed lid reads CALUMET 1 LB. BAKING POWDER MADE IN U.S.A.
• Pattern or Model: Calumet Double-Acting Combination Type Baking Powder
• Style: Early grocery advertising and vintage kitchen packaging
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter
• Special Features: Original embossed metal lid, paper directions and ingredient text, shield logo, and one pound size marking

Condition Grade: Fair

Positives

• Graded Fair: The canister is complete and displayable but shows significant wear to the original paper label and metal surfaces.
• The red and yellow portions of the label remain bright and provide strong visual contrast.
• The Calumet name, chief shield graphic, Double-Acting Baking Powder wording, and much of the side and back printing remain visible.
• The cylindrical body appears intact without obvious crushing or large structural dents.
• The embossed one pound lid remains attached to the canister.

Issues / Wear

• There is substantial peeling, tearing, and missing paper around the upper edge of the label.
• A large area of paper loss crosses the lower right portion of the front design.
• The label shows dark spotting, stains, scratches, fading, scuffs, and scattered small losses throughout.
• The exposed metal has oxidation, tarnish, discoloration, and rust spotting, especially along the lid and rolled bottom edge.
• The lid could not be opened and should be considered stuck. The contents, if any, are not confirmed.
• Any handwritten name or number is not clearly confirmed from the supplied photos.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Paper label food tins were made to be used and discarded, so surviving examples offer a direct look at early American grocery packaging and household advertising.

This piece suits collectors of baking tins, general store advertising, food packaging, or kitchen objects with visible history.

The bright central graphics still carry well on display, while the label loss makes the long working life of this exact canister easy to see.

It is an honest old kitchen piece for someone who prefers real use and age over a polished reproduction.

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