Oyster can used by Booth Fisheries Corp.

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A one gallon tin can for fresh oysters distributed by Booth fisheries Corp. The can is white with blue text. The corporation’s logo is in the center of the can. Text above the logo reads “ATLANTIC COAST / FRESH OYSTERS.” Text below the logo reads “BOOTH / NET CONTENT 1 GALLON 3.63 L.” Recipes for oyster stew, fried oysters are printed to the right of the logo. Printed to the left of the logo is a list of other products sold by Booth Fisheries Corp. The seam of the can is between the recipes and additional product information.

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