The Cruiser U. S. S. Chicago, from World War II Issues: Defend America (small lid) (F6-1b), issued by the Individual Drinking Cup Company, Inc.

Publisher Issued by Individual Drinking Cup Company, Inc. American

1941

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Lid with tab from World War II Issues: Defend America (small lid) (F6-1b), issued by Dixie Cup of the Individual Drinking Cup Company, Inc. as a lid for personal cups of ice cream. Distributed by multiple companies. This is the first of a series of four World War II themed lids. 24 lids in set to be collected. Mauve toned with red line in circle around image. Advertising on other side.

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Title: The Cruiser U. S. S. Chicago, from World War II Issues: Defend America (small lid) (F6-1b), issued by the Individual Drinking Cup Company, Inc.
Publisher: Issued by Individual Drinking Cup Company, Inc.
Date: 1941
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 309, F6-1.36
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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