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F. M. Martin Grain & Milling Co Flour Sack, Cheney
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| Accession #: | 3304.3 |
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| Title: | F. M. Martin Grain & Milling Co Flour Sack, Cheney |
| Object Type: | Sack, Flour |
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| Physical Description: | Bag of cotton muslin, printed on one side: "F. M. Martin Grain & Milling Co. MARTIN'S BEST...flour...Cheney, Washington...49 lbs." |
| Description: | Manufactured sacks made of cotton cloth were commonly used as flour packaging from the late 1800s to the 1960s. By the early 1900s, the state of Washington ranked third in U.S. wheat production. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Merchandising (Communication); Flour Mill (Industry)
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| Geographical Reference: | Cheney (Washington->Spokane County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W 29 1/2 x 14"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cotton (Material)
muslin (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
"F. M. Martin Grain & Milling Co. MARTIN'S BEST...flour...Cheney, Washington...49 lbs"
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mr. Jim Roloff, 1988 |
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