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Bleached Four Peaks Flour Sack (Famous Flours Inc.)
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| Accession #: | 2210.9 |
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| Title: | Bleached Four Peaks Flour Sack (Famous Flours Inc.) |
| Object Type: | Sack, Flour |
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| Physical Description: | Cotton flour sack with red and blue text that reads: "Bleached Four Peaks 49lbs. Net The Peak of Perfection Finest Grade Flour "It's the flavour and quality" successful results guaranteed or money refunded Famous Flours, Inc. Distributors" |
| Description: | Manufactured sacks made of cotton cloth were commonly used as flour packaging from the late 1800s to the 1960s. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Merchandising (Communication); Flour Mill (Industry)
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| Dimensions: |
Object H x W 29 1/2 x 16 1/2"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cotton (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Bleached Four Peaks, The Peak of Perfection, Flour Famous Flour Distributors 49 lbs
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mr. W. A. Peters, 1972 |
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