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Vintage c1940 The Story of the Tin Can American Can Company Industrial Booklet Vintage The Story of the Tin Can educational and promotional booklet reprinted by the American Can Company courtesy of the National Canners Association. Fascinating piece of American industrial and advertising ephemera detailing the history and manufacturing process of the tin can. Illustrated throughout with period drawings showing tin mining, steel production, rolling and tinning processes, factories and can manufacturing. The back cover advertises additional free American Can Company informational booklets and lists the company at 230 Park Avenue, New York. Great collectible for fans of industrial history, vintage advertising, food and canning history, packaging, manufacturing or paper ephemera. Condition Good vintage condition with age-related toning, spotting/soiling, edge and corner wear and some creasing. Handwritten 25¢ notation on front cover. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain readable. Please review photos for exact condition. Size Approximately 9" x 6" Materials Paper Colors Yellow, cream, black Estimated Age Late 1930s–early 1940s, circa 1940 AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.