Soda Fountain Dispenser's Cap, 1930-1950
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A soda fountain sold drinks, ice cream, candy and simply prepared foods. Behind the counter a "soda jerk" made drinks, dipped ice cream, and dispensed food. A soda jerk usually wore this type of cap. The advertisement on the cap promoted the soda fountain's fare, in this case, Smith's Ice Cream.
A soda fountain sold drinks, ice cream, candy and simply prepared foods. Behind the counter a "soda jerk" made drinks, dipped ice cream, and dispensed food. A soda jerk usually wore this type of cap. The advertisement on the cap promoted the soda fountain's fare, in this case, Smith's Ice Cream.
Artifact
Cap (Headgear)
Date Made
1930-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Smith Dairy Products Company, United States.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
83.21.215
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Color
Blue
Ivory (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.70 cm
Width: 27.40 cm
Inscriptions
On front band, in blue: I ALWAYS ASK FOR / SMITH'S ICE CREAM On rear of band: Cap no. 20-20 / 7
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