{"product_id":"calumet-baking-powder-tin-1930s","title":"Calumet Baking Powder Tin 1930s 1 lb Red Paper Label Chicago Advertising Canister","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calumet Double-Acting Baking Powder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"advertising tin\"\u003eadvertising tin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pound cylindrical baking powder canister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid 20th century, approximately 1920s to 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal canister with printed paper label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red with yellow, black, silver, and cream details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calumet Double-Acting Combination Type Baking Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early grocery advertising and vintage kitchen packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original embossed metal lid, paper directions and ingredient text, shield logo, and one pound size marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The canister is complete and displayable but shows significant wear to the original paper label and metal surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red and yellow portions of the label remain bright and provide strong visual contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Calumet name, chief shield graphic, Double-Acting Baking Powder wording, and much of the side and back printing remain visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cylindrical body appears intact without obvious crushing or large structural dents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe embossed one pound lid remains attached to the canister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is substantial peeling, tearing, and missing paper around the upper edge of the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large area of paper loss crosses the lower right portion of the front design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label shows dark spotting, stains, scratches, fading, scuffs, and scattered small losses throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exposed metal has oxidation, tarnish, discoloration, and rust spotting, especially along the lid and rolled bottom edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lid could not be opened and should be considered stuck. The contents, if any, are not confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny handwritten name or number is not clearly confirmed from the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits collectors of baking tins, general store advertising, food packaging, or kitchen objects with visible history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright central graphics still carry well on display, while the label loss makes the long working life of this exact canister easy to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an honest old kitchen piece for someone who prefers real use and age over a polished reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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