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Image of Wah-sun Tea cannister, ca. 1900-1920
1975.6156.2
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Wah-sun Tea cannister, ca. 1900-1920

This tea canister was distributed by the Wason Brothers, a food distribution company in Seattle, and then sold in Ernie Baer's store in the Rainier Valley.
ID Number: 1975.6156.2
Date: Circa 1900-1920
Physical Description: 1 Canister, Tea; tin; 20.25 in.H x 15 in.W x 15 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1975.6156.2
Subjects: Asian American, Businesses and Corporations, Immigrants and Immigration Process

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