Posted 5 years ago
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Found this metal detecting and looking to ID it. Very similar to the Merry Widows tins. Made of aluminum and is 1.5 " round. I serached all the key words online and found nothing. Close to a vintage 1920's Kremola tin. Identifiable words are: Hygiene, Price $1.00, Sold only for Med..., Mode, ...DEGEMS. Any help would be appreciated. Would like to actually match it up with another image. Found next to a ring under a brick road that was just taken up. Probably 1920-30's. Central Florida area. Thanks in advance.
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In pic 1, it says “sold only for medical use”...of course, with most of that missing.
It’s likely some type salve for topical use.
If it's truly identical to the Merry Widows tins, then it was likely used for condoms: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/getting-it-on-the-covert-history-of-the-american-condom/