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Metal Lithographed Calumet Baking Powder Tin | Circa 1960s
Metal Lithographed Calumet Baking Powder Tin | Circa 1960s
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- Maker:
- Calumet (General Foods era)
- Era:
- Mid-Century Modern (1945- 1970)
- Circa:
- 1960s
- Origin:
- United States
- Dimensions:
- 5¼ inches
- Decoration:
- Lithographed Metal
- Notes:
- Advertising tin | Baking powder can
Low stock: 1 left
Classic Mid-Century Kitchen Advertising Collectible
Add authentic vintage character to your kitchen with this original metal lithographed Calumet Baking Powder tin, dating to the circa 1960s. Based on the General Foods Kitchen logo on the back, this example aligns with 1960s production.
With its bold red colorway and iconic Native American profile trademark, this tin is a striking example of mid-century food packaging design. The front panel showcases Calumet’s well-known logo and “Recipe Book Offer,” while the reverse advertises The Calumet Treasury of Home Baking, obtainable for 15 cents and proof of purchase — a nostalgic reminder of an era when recipe booklets were treasured household staples
The tin measures 5 ¼″ high by 2 ⅞″ in diameter and originally held 14 ounces of baking powder. We have not attempted to open the tin; however, it does produce a slight rattle when gently shaken, suggesting residual contents remain inside.
Condition is consistent with age and storage, showing surface wear, oxidation, scratches, and areas of paint loss typical of vintage advertising tins. The lithographed graphics remain vibrant and highly displayable.
The Calumet Baking Book ©1931 is available in another listing.
⚜️ Collector’s Note: Calumet baking powder was introduced in 1889 by Chicago salesman William Wright. The brand later became part of General Foods and remains one of the most recognizable names in American baking history. Vintage Calumet tins are popular with both advertising collectors and kitchen décor collectors.
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