coffee can
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.112.2
- Description
- The Nabob brand coffee can is made of metal, It is round and is sealed with a lid. The label is green background, with red letters. There are two cream and gold panels on the side, printed with product information. The label is printed directly on the metal. The lid has text embossed into the metal. The condition of can is good.
NABOB NABOB
COFFEE COFFEE
is a blend of carefully is now irradiated by
selected Coffee Beans our special scientific
scientifically blended, patended process.
thermalo roasted, Reg. Can. Patent
iradiated and No. 316050
vacuum packed. NABOB COFFEE
is now subjected to See Other Panel the ultra-violat ray
and sealed in vacuum-
KELLY DOUGLAS packed tins to preserve
& CO. LIMITED the natural aroma
VANCOUVER, B.C. of the coffee.
Nabob was one of the food brands used by the Kelly, Douglas Co. Ltd.
The can was manufactured by the American Can Co. of Vancouver, BC., as noted on the label (A. C. Co. Ltd.)
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailers of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "Nabob Irradiated Coffee / The Same Famous Flavour / Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd." printed on front and back of tin
"Nabob Coffee is a blend...and vacuum packed...Vancouver BC" "Guaranteed 5 Lbs. Net", printed on side of can.
"Nabob Coffee is now irradiated...natual aroma of the coffee" "Vancouver Canada", printed on side of can.
"Roaster Fresh", printed on either side of brand name, on front and back of can.
"A.C. Co. 2L", printed on lower edge of label.
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
- Names
- Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
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coffee tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.6.4
- Description
- container, pail, metal; orange, blue, black; carrying handle; lid missing; label printed on metal coffee plantation scene, decorative scrolled leaf motif behind; rust, stain residue inside, metal deterioration, scratches, scuffed
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailer of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "Hilla Brand Coffee" "Registration Applied For" "Imported & Roasted by Kelly Douglas & Co. Ltd., Vancouver, B.C." "5 Lbs. Net Weight" "A.C. Co. 2L"
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Container
- Product Packaging
- Names
- Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
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container
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.31.8
- Description
- Container, round, metal; with lid; green, cream, red; label is printed on metal; top part is green with cream lettering; bottom part is cream with red lettering; label includes directions for biscuits; good condition, some minor scratches
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- "Nabob Brand baking powder" "Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd./Head Office, Vancouver, Canada" "Directions For Biscuits...in a quick oven" "3 lbs net" "is a double agent...sifted flour"
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Container
- Product Packaging
- Names
- Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
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container
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.112.24
- Description
- container, metal, round, with lid; label is printed on metal; green background with cream writing; image of building (hotel) in light green on cream background; geometric motif on either side of image; two labels in light green with product information; good condition; gold patches on lid
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailer of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "Nabob Brand Hotel Blend Coffee" "Vacuum Packed" "Nabob Hotel Coffee...years have proven this" "This coffee is packed by Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited" "Vancouver BC" "The Nabob coffee in this...finest coffee attainable" "5 Lbs Net Weight"
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
- Names
- Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
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spice jar
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.188.5
- Description
- Jar, for curry powder; clear glass jar with label and metal lid; green label has large red lettering, small black lettering and logo across top, with cream bar with black lettering near bottom; contents still inside bottle; "Nabob"
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailer of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "NABOB / BRAND (small) / CURRY / POWDER", printed on label
"KELLY DOUGLAS & CO / LIMITED / VANCOUVER B.C.", printed on label
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Foods
- Container
- Names
- Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
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spice tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.4.8
- Description
- Box, metal, green; small; front and back are same, red "NABOB", white "BRAND", red "PURE", then white rectangle with black "TUMERIC"; one side in black "KELLY-DOUGLAS & CO. LIMITED VANCOUVER, B.C." "A.C.CO.2L"; other side in black "NABOB BRAND PURE SPICES"; lid is gold, with teardrop-shaped panel which revolves to cover hole with small holes for shaking or large hole for pouring; on front in black "1 OZ NET WEIGHT"
- Measurements
- 59mm X 83mm X 31mm
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
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spice tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.4.9
- Description
- Box, metal, green; small; front and back are same, red "NABOB" white "BRAND" red "PURE", then white rectangle with black "CURRY POWDER"; one side in black "KELLY-DOUGLAS & CO. LIMITED VANCOUVER, B.C." "A.C.CO.2LA"; other side in black "NABOB BRAND" "1 1/2 OZ NET"; lid is gold, with sliding panel which exposes either large hole at one end or small holes for shaking at other end
- Measurements
- 59mm X 83mm X 28mm
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
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spice tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.61.108
- Description
- Box, metal, green; small; front and back are same, red "NABOB", white "BRAND", red "PURE", then white rectangle with black "ALLSPICE"; one side in black "KELLY-DOUGLAS & CO. LIMITED VANCOUVER, B.C." "A.C.CO.2L-"; other side in black "ALLSPICE", "1 1/2 OZ NET"; lid is gold, with sliding panel which exposes either large hole at one end or small holes for shaking at other end
- Measurements
- 59mm X 83mm X 23mm
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
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spice tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.104.2
- Description
- Box, metal, green; small; front and back are same, orange "NABOB", white "BRAND", orange "PURE", then white rectangle with black "MACE"; one side in black "KELLY-DOUGLAS & CO. LIMITED VANCOUVER, B.C." "A.C.CO.2LA"; other side in black "MACE" "1 1/2 OZ NET"; lid is gold, with sliding panel which exposes either large hole at one end or small holes for shaking at other end
- Measurements
- 59mm X 83mm X 23mm
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
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tea tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.112.37
- Description
- This rectangular Nabob Brand tea tin has a hinged lid. The side panels have a green background with the text in black a nd the brand name and logos in red, all printed directly on the tin.
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The container, metal, square, with hinged lid; green, red, gold, white, black;
The paint is scratched and worn and the metal is deteriorated with rust spots.
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailer of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "Nabob" "Pure Indian & Ceylon Tea" "Kelly, Douglas & Co. Limited" "Vancouver, B.C." "3 Lbs. Net", repeats on all sides
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
- Names
- Kelly Douglas and Company Limited
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tea tin
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.112.38
- Description
- Box, metal, square, hinged lid; green, red, gold, white, black; "Nabob" logo; "Pure Indian & Ceylon Tea" "Kelly, Douglas & Co. Limited" "Vancouver, B.C." "3 Lbs. Net", repeats on all sides; metal deterioration and rust spots; lid is warped
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- Nabob / Pure Indian & Ceylon / Tea / Kelly, Douglas & Co. / Limited / Vancouver, B.C. / 3 Lbs. Net
- Measurements
- 147mm X 147mm X 188mm
- Maker
- Kelly, Douglas & Company Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
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