BLM
Hills Bros.
Coffee Can Chronology
Field Guide
Alaska
by Steve Lanford and Robin Mills
BLM
Hills Bros.
Coffee Can Chronology
Field Guide
Alaska
by Steve Lanford and Robin Mills
Illustrations
All illustrations were created by Steve Lanford and Chuck Adkins.
Disclaimer
The mention of trade names or commercial products in this report does not constitute endorsement or recommendation
for use by the federal government.
Authors
Steve Lanford is an Archaeology Technician with the Bureau of Land Management, Fairbanks District Office, in
Fairbanks, Alaska.
Robin O. Mills is an Archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management, Fairbanks District Office in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Illustrations
All illustrations were created by Steve Lanford and Chuck Adkins.
Disclaimer
The mention of trade names or commercial products in this report does not constitute endorsement or recommendation
for use by the federal government.
Authors
Steve Lanford is an Archaeology Technician with the Bureau of Land Management, Fairbanks District Office, in
Fairbanks, Alaska.
Robin O. Mills is an Archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management, Fairbanks District Office in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Open File Reports
Open File Reports issued by the Bureau of Land Management-Alaska present the results of inventories or other
investigations on a variety of scientific and technical subjects that are made available to the public outside the formal
BLM-Alaska technical publication series. These reports can include preliminary or incomplete data and are not published
or distributed in quantity.
The reports are available while supplies last from the BLM Public Information Center, 222 West 7th Avenue #13,
Anchorage, Alaska 99513, telephone (907) 271-5960; and from the Juneau - John Rishel Minerals Information Center,
100 Savikko Road, Mayflower Island, Douglas, AK 99824, (907) 586-7751. Copies are also available for inspection at
the Alaska Resource Library and Information Service (Anchorage), the USDI Resources Library in Washington, D.C.,
various libraries of the University of Alaska, the BLM National Business Center Library (Denver), and other selected
locations.
A complete bibliography of all BLM-Alaska scientific reports can be found on the Internet at: http://www.blm.gov/ak/ .
The BLM Mission
The Bureau of Land Management sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and
enjoyment of present and future generations.
BLM/AK/ST-07/006+8100+024
HILLS BROS. Coffee Can Chronology
FIELD GUIDE
By Steve Lanford and Robin Mills
BLM - Alaska Open File Report 109
2006
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Fairbanks, Alaska
HILLS BROS. Coffee Can Chronology
FIELD GUIDE
By Steve Lanford and Robin Mills
BLM - Alaska Open File Report 109
2006
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Fairbanks, Alaska
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and User Information.................................................... Pages 1-5
References......................................................................................... Page 6
Logic Tree 1, Panels with Arab present............................................ Page 7
Logic Tree 2, Information Panel Borders.......................................... Pages 9-10
Coffee Can Figures........................................................................... Pages 11-39
Table 1, Attribute Descriptions......................................................... Pages 41-50
Table 2, Figure Origins..................................................................... Page 51
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and User Information.................................................... Pages 1-5
References......................................................................................... Page 6
Logic Tree 1, Panels with Arab present............................................ Page 7
Logic Tree 2, Information Panel Borders.......................................... Pages 9-10
Coffee Can Figures........................................................................... Pages 11-39
Table 1, Attribute Descriptions......................................................... Pages 41-50
Table 2, Figure Origins..................................................................... Page 51
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HILLS BROS. Coffee Can Chronology
FIELD GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Archaeologists use various relative and absolute dating techniques to refine the
chronology of the sites they research. One artifact that is especially helpful on many
20th century western United States historic sites is the Hills Bros. coffee can. Hills
Bros., established in San Francisco, California in 1878, produced the first vacuumpacked coffee available on the market. Through time, the lithographic images and
information on Hills Bros. cans changed in subtle yet distinctive ways, which were
first discussed and illustrated in T. Carroll Wilson’s A Background Story of Hills
Bros. Coffee (1967). This field guide further refines the chronological attributes
identified in these cans’ lithographic panels. We decided the easiest way to provide
this data was to produce images of the entire lithography of each unique can type
produced between 1900 and 1963. This time period spans from the first year that a
Hills Bros. coffee tin can was produced to an arbitrarily selected end date associated
with numerous technological changes in the cans’ manufacture. The images in this
field guide are meant to be compared to cans found at sites in the field in order to
help date a site’s occupation history. What is gained is immediate information that
can be used by the field archaeologist. Also, cans may then be left in the field rather
than brought back to a lab and expensively curated and stored.
1
HILLS BROS. Coffee Can Chronology
FIELD GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Archaeologists use various relative and absolute dating techniques to refine the
chronology of the sites they research. One artifact that is especially helpful on many
20th century western United States historic sites is the Hills Bros. coffee can. Hills
Bros., established in San Francisco, California in 1878, produced the first vacuumpacked coffee available on the market. Through time, the lithographic images and
information on Hills Bros. cans changed in subtle yet distinctive ways, which were
first discussed and illustrated in T. Carroll Wilson’s A Background Story of Hills
Bros. Coffee (1967). This field guide further refines the chronological attributes
identified in these cans’ lithographic panels. We decided the easiest way to provide
this data was to produce images of the entire lithography of each unique can type
produced between 1900 and 1963. This time period spans from the first year that a
Hills Bros. coffee tin can was produced to an arbitrarily selected end date associated
with numerous technological changes in the cans’ manufacture. The images in this
field guide are meant to be compared to cans found at sites in the field in order to
help date a site’s occupation history. What is gained is immediate information that
can be used by the field archaeologist. Also, cans may then be left in the field rather
than brought back to a lab and expensively curated and stored.
1
SOURCES OF THE IMAGES AND HOW THEY WERE CREATED
The lithographic images were taken from both archaeological specimens and cans
bought on the Internet. Field experience has demonstrated that due to differential
weathering, colors are unreliable for recognizing images. Accordingly, the break
between yellow and white colors within some cans’ vertical information panels has
been denoted using a “hairline.” This needs to be understood when reading attribute
descriptions and comparing them to the black-and-white images, which were chosen
over color images to provide clearer understanding of the image shapes.
The images were created using a flatbed scanner. Multiple “slices” of the
lithographic label were scanned through a one-inch-wide slot in a mask on the
scanner as the can was rotated sequentially from the body seam around the can back
to the body seam. Those slices were then merged using image editing software.
Once the scanned color image was pieced together, a graphics drawing program
was used to create the black and white image, with the scanned image serving
as a template. Certain choices that we made to ease production do not change an
attribute’s chronology: (1) the Arab figure is one of two generic figures that do not
include subtle changes made over time to the flowers on his robe; (2) some fonts are
approximations in correct locations, not exact tracings; (3) fractions may be printed
2/3 rather than 2 over 3; and (4) an originally underlined word in the side panel may
not be underlined.
2
SOURCES OF THE IMAGES AND HOW THEY WERE CREATED
The lithographic images were taken from both archaeological specimens and cans
bought on the Internet. Field experience has demonstrated that due to differential
weathering, colors are unreliable for recognizing images. Accordingly, the break
between yellow and white colors within some cans’ vertical information panels has
been denoted using a “hairline.” This needs to be understood when reading attribute
descriptions and comparing them to the black-and-white images, which were chosen
over color images to provide clearer understanding of the image shapes.
The images were created using a flatbed scanner. Multiple “slices” of the
lithographic label were scanned through a one-inch-wide slot in a mask on the
scanner as the can was rotated sequentially from the body seam around the can back
to the body seam. Those slices were then merged using image editing software.
Once the scanned color image was pieced together, a graphics drawing program
was used to create the black and white image, with the scanned image serving
as a template. Certain choices that we made to ease production do not change an
attribute’s chronology: (1) the Arab figure is one of two generic figures that do not
include subtle changes made over time to the flowers on his robe; (2) some fonts are
approximations in correct locations, not exact tracings; (3) fractions may be printed
2/3 rather than 2 over 3; and (4) an originally underlined word in the side panel may
not be underlined.
2
It is important to note that the images presented are not the same size as the can.
Our research suggests to us that American Can Company manufactured standard
one-pound cans, to which the customer’s lithography was applied. In other words,
the lithographic image was placed on a “field” consisting of the can body. As a
consequence, portions of the can may have no lithography on them. Cans larger than
the standard one-pound size depicted in this guide (i.e., 2 lb, 2 ½ lb, 4 lb or 5 lb cans)
provided larger fields for the image, allowing for alterations in the lithography. In
some cases the Arab figure will be below rather than between the words “Hills Bros.”
In other cases, copyright and patent lines may vary in placement but remain within
the same can panel. To date, the images presented here have been successfully used
on 2, 2 ½, 4 and 5 lb cans after allowance for the larger panels on the larger cans.
WHAT’S NOT IN THIS GUIDE
Hills Bros. produced Blue Can Brand coffee (Rock, 1994) that was not vacuumpacked. To date we do not feel confident that we have enough information about this
series of cans to add it to this field guide.
There is a gap in the chronology for the years 1942–1945. During this period
Hills Bros. coffee was packed in glass jars. These screw-top jars are unique, with
a particular texture pattern and a smooth band where the paper label was applied
around the jar’s midsection. At the bottom of the jar, a small, smooth panel contains
the word “Duraglas” in raised, cursive lettering. An illustration of the jar and paper
label is not included in this guide.
3
It is important to note that the images presented are not the same size as the can.
Our research suggests to us that American Can Company manufactured standard
one-pound cans, to which the customer’s lithography was applied. In other words,
the lithographic image was placed on a “field” consisting of the can body. As a
consequence, portions of the can may have no lithography on them. Cans larger than
the standard one-pound size depicted in this guide (i.e., 2 lb, 2 ½ lb, 4 lb or 5 lb cans)
provided larger fields for the image, allowing for alterations in the lithography. In
some cases the Arab figure will be below rather than between the words “Hills Bros.”
In other cases, copyright and patent lines may vary in placement but remain within
the same can panel. To date, the images presented here have been successfully used
on 2, 2 ½, 4 and 5 lb cans after allowance for the larger panels on the larger cans.
WHAT’S NOT IN THIS GUIDE
Hills Bros. produced Blue Can Brand coffee (Rock, 1994) that was not vacuumpacked. To date we do not feel confident that we have enough information about this
series of cans to add it to this field guide.
There is a gap in the chronology for the years 1942–1945. During this period
Hills Bros. coffee was packed in glass jars. These screw-top jars are unique, with
a particular texture pattern and a smooth band where the paper label was applied
around the jar’s midsection. At the bottom of the jar, a small, smooth panel contains
the word “Duraglas” in raised, cursive lettering. An illustration of the jar and paper
label is not included in this guide.
3
A word of caution—there are replica Hills Bros. cans in existence. These cans
have a lithography style from the 1900–1906 period, yet they have straight sides with
body rings (post-1963 for Hills Bros. cans) and a cut-out top style. These replica cans
are not included in this guide.
HOW TO USE THE BOOKLET
Each image in the booklet has arrows and numbers pointing to attributes on
the can. These attributes are identifiable “fragments” of the image with their own
date ranges. Attributes combine in such a way as to form a chronologically discrete
lithographic image. Users may find that certain attributes become key triggers for
identification. Some users may discover that an “attribute checklist” approach works
best for them, while others may prefer matching the images with the can and then
cross-checking against the attribute.
The images in the booklet are arranged chronologically from the original
vacuum-packed can in 1900 to the selected cut-off date of 1963. The images are
arranged on the page as if the can were held in the hand at eye level, with the can
seam in the center, and then rotated so that the image is revealed from the right. This
allows consistency in the numbering of the panels. Panels are “blocks” of the figure
and are sequentially numbered from the seam, going to the right, around the can, and
back to the seam (e.g., can seam \ Panel 1\ Panel 2 \ Panel 3 \ etc. back to the can
seam).
4
A word of caution—there are replica Hills Bros. cans in existence. These cans
have a lithography style from the 1900–1906 period, yet they have straight sides with
body rings (post-1963 for Hills Bros. cans) and a cut-out top style. These replica cans
are not included in this guide.
HOW TO USE THE BOOKLET
Each image in the booklet has arrows and numbers pointing to attributes on
the can. These attributes are identifiable “fragments” of the image with their own
date ranges. Attributes combine in such a way as to form a chronologically discrete
lithographic image. Users may find that certain attributes become key triggers for
identification. Some users may discover that an “attribute checklist” approach works
best for them, while others may prefer matching the images with the can and then
cross-checking against the attribute.
The images in the booklet are arranged chronologically from the original
vacuum-packed can in 1900 to the selected cut-off date of 1963. The images are
arranged on the page as if the can were held in the hand at eye level, with the can
seam in the center, and then rotated so that the image is revealed from the right. This
allows consistency in the numbering of the panels. Panels are “blocks” of the figure
and are sequentially numbered from the seam, going to the right, around the can, and
back to the seam (e.g., can seam \ Panel 1\ Panel 2 \ Panel 3 \ etc. back to the can
seam).
4
We have supplied two logic trees (pp. 7–9) that have worked well for us. The first
asks a series of questions about key attributes. As you answer the questions, the logic
tree directs you to your can’s page in this booklet. The second logic tree focuses on
the type of border around information panels 1, 3, and 5. Match the border….and
find your can! Remember the goal: a date for the site record and the can remaining in
the field.
Two tables are provided at the end of this booklet. Table 1 provides the attribute
description, panel number (following the convention just described) and date range
for that attribute. The second table provides sources for each image as well as other
known can sizes for each can type. See Acknowledgements for sources of cans found
in this table.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This project would have taken much longer and resulted in much poorer images
had it not been for the following assistance of: Charles “Chuck” Adkins, BLM, for
guidance and use of the scanner and digital editing software; Stacie McIntosh, BLM,
for her knowledge and assistance with the graphics drawing software; and Diane
Hunt and Craig McCaa, BLM, for editing and layout. Daniel Odess and Archaeology
Collections Manager James Whitney, both of the University of Alaska Museum
of the North, and Pete Bowers, of Northern Land Use Research, Inc., loaned
archaeological can specimens.
5
We have supplied two logic trees (pp. 7–9) that have worked well for us. The first
asks a series of questions about key attributes. As you answer the questions, the logic
tree directs you to your can’s page in this booklet. The second logic tree focuses on
the type of border around information panels 1, 3, and 5. Match the border….and
find your can! Remember the goal: a date for the site record and the can remaining in
the field.
Two tables are provided at the end of this booklet. Table 1 provides the attribute
description, panel number (following the convention just described) and date range
for that attribute. The second table provides sources for each image as well as other
known can sizes for each can type. See Acknowledgements for sources of cans found
in this table.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This project would have taken much longer and resulted in much poorer images
had it not been for the following assistance of: Charles “Chuck” Adkins, BLM, for
guidance and use of the scanner and digital editing software; Stacie McIntosh, BLM,
for her knowledge and assistance with the graphics drawing software; and Diane
Hunt and Craig McCaa, BLM, for editing and layout. Daniel Odess and Archaeology
Collections Manager James Whitney, both of the University of Alaska Museum
of the North, and Pete Bowers, of Northern Land Use Research, Inc., loaned
archaeological can specimens.
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References
T. Carroll Wilson, 1967, A Background Story of Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc. Hills Bros
Coffee, Inc., San Francisco.
T. Carroll Wilson, 1976, The Origin and Development of Vacuum-Packed Coffee.
Tea and Coffee Trade Journal, Sept. pp. 22–24, 46–47, 66.
James T. Rock, 1994, Coffee: Common Shapes. Unpublished manuscript in
possession of the authors.
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References
T. Carroll Wilson, 1967, A Background Story of Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc. Hills Bros
Coffee, Inc., San Francisco.
T. Carroll Wilson, 1976, The Origin and Development of Vacuum-Packed Coffee.
Tea and Coffee Trade Journal, Sept. pp. 22–24, 46–47, 66.
James T. Rock, 1994, Coffee: Common Shapes. Unpublished manuscript in
possession of the authors.
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Logic Tree 1, Panels with Arab figure present
Arab in Left panel
{
• 2 lb Tapered Can Fig. 1 (1900-1906)
• “Java and Mocha”
Fig. 2 (1903-1906)
• “Highest Grade Coffee”Fig. 3 (1906-1914(A))
Fig. 4 (1906-1914(B))
• “Red Can Brand”
Fig. 5 (1914-ca.1920)
Fig. 6 (ca.1920-1922)
Straight arm “r”-Fig. 7-9 (1922-1932)
Title Caps
Q(3) arm of “r” in Bros
Straight or Curved?
Hills Bros Coffee Can
Q(1) Is the Arab in the
Left or Center panel?
Curved arm “r”- Fig. 10 (1932-1936)
Arab in the Center
Q(2) Words “Hills Bros”
Title Caps or ALL CAPS?
Yes-Fig. 11 (1936-1939)
ALL CAPS
Q(4)leg of “R” in BROS
Straight or Curved?
Straight leg “R”
Period after BROS
Yes or No?
No-Fig. 12 (1939-1942)
Curved leg “R”-Fig. 13, 14, and 15 (1945-1963)
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Logic Tree 1, Panels with Arab figure present
Arab in Left panel
{
• 2 lb Tapered Can Fig. 1 (1900-1906)
• “Java and Mocha”
Fig. 2 (1903-1906)
• “Highest Grade Coffee”Fig. 3 (1906-1914(A))
Fig. 4 (1906-1914(B))
• “Red Can Brand”
Fig. 5 (1914-ca.1920)
Fig. 6 (ca.1920-1922)
Straight arm “r”-Fig. 7-9 (1922-1932)
Title Caps
Q(3) arm of “r” in Bros
Straight or Curved?
Hills Bros Coffee Can
Q(1) Is the Arab in the
Left or Center panel?
Curved arm “r”- Fig. 10 (1932-1936)
Arab in the Center
Q(2) Words “Hills Bros”
Title Caps or ALL CAPS?
Yes-Fig. 11 (1936-1939)
ALL CAPS
Q(4)leg of “R” in BROS
Straight or Curved?
Straight leg “R”
Period after BROS
Yes or No?
No-Fig. 12 (1939-1942)
Curved leg “R”-Fig. 13, 14, and 15 (1945-1963)
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Logic Tree 2, Information Panel Borders
(1) “Banner and Harp” see: Fig. 2, panels 1 and 3
Fig. 3, panels 1 and 3
Fig. 4, panels 1 and 3
Fig. 5, panel 1
(2) “Coarse Filigree” see: Fig. 4, panel 3
Fig. 6, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 7, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 8, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 9, panels 1, 3, and 5
(3) “Fine Filigree” see: Fig. 10, panels 1, 3, and 5
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Logic Tree 2, Information Panel Borders
(1) “Banner and Harp” see: Fig. 2, panels 1 and 3
Fig. 3, panels 1 and 3
Fig. 4, panels 1 and 3
Fig. 5, panel 1
(2) “Coarse Filigree” see: Fig. 4, panel 3
Fig. 6, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 7, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 8, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 9, panels 1, 3, and 5
(3) “Fine Filigree” see: Fig. 10, panels 1, 3, and 5
9
Logic Tree 2, Information Panel Borders (continued)
(4) “Two-Line Stepped Corners”
see: Fig. 11, panels 1, 3, and 5
(5) “One-Line Stepped Corners”
see: Fig. 12, panels 1, 3, 5
(6) “One-Line Square Corners”
see: Fig. 13, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 14, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 15, panels 1, 3, and 5
10
Logic Tree 2, Information Panel Borders (continued)
(4) “Two-Line Stepped Corners”
see: Fig. 11, panels 1, 3, and 5
(5) “One-Line Stepped Corners”
see: Fig. 12, panels 1, 3, 5
(6) “One-Line Square Corners”
see: Fig. 13, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 14, panels 1, 3, and 5
Fig. 15, panels 1, 3, and 5
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Figure 1:
1900 - 1906
(Attribute descriptions for all figures are found in Table 1)
2
1
11
Figure 1:
1900 - 1906
(Attribute descriptions for all figures are found in Table 1)
2
1
11
Figure 2:
3
2
5 8
1903 - 1906
4
6
54
10
15
10
15
9
13
Figure 2:
3
2
5 8
1903 - 1906
4
6
9
13
54
Figure 3: 1906
- 1914 (A)
4
3
22
20
2
16 12
11
23
7
18
14 19 15
7
18
14 19 15
21 13
15
Figure 3: 1906
- 1914 (A)
4
3
22
20
2
16 12
11
23
15
21 13
Figure 4: 1906
3
24
- 1914 (B)
4
25
22
26
2
17 11
16
21 13
12 7 27
29
18
14 80
15
18
14 80
15
28
17
Figure 4: 1906
3
24
- 1914 (B)
4
25
26
22
2
17 11
17
16
21 13
12 7 27
29
28
3
1914 - ca1920
30
S BROS.
HILL
.A.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. U.S
T H E V O L AT I L E E S SENTI A L O I L GAS OR AROMA
O F C O F F E E W I L L VAPORIZE U N D E R C E RTAIN
CONDITIONS AND WHEN
PA C K E D I N A H E R M ATI C A L LY S E A L E D C A N
C R E AT E S P R E S S U R E
SOMETIMES SUFFCIENT TO CAUSE THE
HEAD OF THE CAN TO
BULGE.
1 lb Net Weight
(VACUUM PACKED)
O F F.
PAT.
DA
U. S.
G CANA
K RE
MAR
TRADE
REG
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94 A
AWARDED G O L D M E D A L PA N A M A - PA C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
37
36
22
2
16 12
33
18
19
COFFEE LOGIC
NATURE PRODUCES THE FLAVOR
1 lb Net Weight
OF THE COFFEE-WE DEVELOP AND
PRESERVE THE FLAVOR BY SCIENTIFIC
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
AND PACKING. THE COFFEE IS TURNED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
(VACUUM PACKED)
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
THE COFFEE IS MADE PROPERLY OUR
O F F.
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
PAT.
DA
U. S.
G CANA
REG
K RE
MAR
TRADE
WASTED.
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94 A
VA C U U M PA C K A G E A N D P R O C E S S PAT E N T E D
38
15
AWARDED G O L D M E D A L PA N A M A - PA C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
Figure 5:
VA C U U M PA C K A G E A N D P R O C E S S PAT E N T E D
31 11 21 13
34
32
35
19
3
1914 - ca1920
30
S BROS.
.A.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. U.S
T H E V O L AT I L E E S SENTI A L O I L GAS OR AROMA
O F C O F F E E W I L L VAPORIZE U N D E R C E RTAIN
CONDITIONS AND WHEN
PA C K E D I N A H E R M ATI C A L LY S E A L E D C A N
C R E AT E S P R E S S U R E
SOMETIMES SUFFCIENT TO CAUSE THE
HEAD OF THE CAN TO
BULGE.
1 lb Net Weight
(VACUUM PACKED)
O F F.
PAT.
DA
U. S.
G CANA
REG
K RE
MAR
TRADE
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94 A
AWARDED G O L D M E D A L PA N A M A - PA C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
HILL
37
36
22
2
18
1 lb Net Weight
OF THE COFFEE-WE DEVELOP AND
PRESERVE THE FLAVOR BY SCIENTIFIC
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
AND PACKING. THE COFFEE IS TURNED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
(VACUUM PACKED)
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
THE COFFEE IS MADE PROPERLY OUR
O F F.
PAT.
DA
U. S.
G CANA
REG
K RE
MAR
TRADE
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
WASTED.
38
19
33
COFFEE LOGIC
NATURE PRODUCES THE FLAVOR
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94 A
VA C U U M PA C K A G E A N D P R O C E S S PAT E N T E D
16 12
19
15
AWARDED G O L D M E D A L PA N A M A - PA C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
Figure 5:
VA C U U M PA C K A G E A N D P R O C E S S PAT E N T E D
31 11 21 13
34
32
35
- 1922
42
SAN
C A L I F.
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
(VACUUM PACKED)
AT. OFF.
.P
U.S EG.CANADA
REG.
KR
MAR
TRADE
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A
AWAR D ED GOLD MEDAL P A N A M A - P A C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
U . S . A .
FRAN C I SC O
37
36
22
2
16 12
33
18
19
COFFEE LOGIC
NATURE PRODUCES THE FLAVOR
OF THE COFFEE-WE DEVELOP AND
PRESERVE THE FLAVOR BY SCIENTIFIC
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
AND PACKING. THE COFFEE IS TURNED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CON-
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
DITION. HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
(VACUUM PACKED)
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
THE COFFEE IS MADE PROPERLY OUR
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
AT. OFF.
.P
U.S EG.CANADA
REG.
KR
MAR
TRADE
WASTED.
VACUUM PACKAGE AND PROCESS PATENTED
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A
38 31
15 39 40
AWAR D ED GOLD MEDAL P A N A M A - P A C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
Figure 6: ca1920
VACUUM PACKAGE AND PROCESS PATENTED
11 21 13
34
41 32
35
21
- 1922
42
SA N
C A L I F.
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
(VACUUM PACKED)
AT. OFF.
.P
U.S EG.CANADA
REG.
KR
MAR
TRADE
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A
AWA RDED GOLD MEDAL P A N A M A - P A C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
U . S . A .
F RA NCISCO
37
36
22
2
16 12
33
18
COFFEE LOGIC
NATURE PRODUCES THE FLAVOR
OF THE COFFEE-WE DEVELOP AND
PRESERVE THE FLAVOR BY SCIENTIFIC
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
AND PACKING. THE COFFEE IS TURNED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CON-
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
DITION. HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
(VACUUM PACKED)
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
THE COFFEE IS MADE PROPERLY OUR
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
WASTED.
VACUUM PACKAGE AND PROCESS PATENTED
AT. OFF.
.P
U.S EG.CANADA
REG.
KR
MAR
TRADE
AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A
38 31
21
19
15 39 40
AWARDE D GOLD MEDAL P A N A M A - P A C I F I C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E X P O S I T I O N , S A N F R A N C I S C O , 1 9 1 5
Figure 6: ca1920
VACUUM PACKAGE AND PROCESS PATENTED
11 21 13
34
41 32
35
Figure 7: 1922
- 1926
42
FRANCISCO
37
22
45
44
16
12
47
18
GUARANTEED
C A L I F. U . S . A .
N AT U R E P R O D U C E S T H E F L AV O R
OF FINE COFFEE - WE DEVELOP AND
P R E S E R V E T H E F L AV O R B Y S C I E N T I F I C
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
A N D P A C K I N G.
THE COFFEE IS TURN-
AND
ED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION.
HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
PACKED
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
SAN
43
BY
COFFEE LOGIC
19 15 39 53
T H E C O F F E E I S M A D E P R O P E R LY, O U R
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
WA S T E D .
C
C
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
A . C . CO 9 4 A
46
48 21 49
50
52 11
51
47
18
23
Figure 7: 1922
- 1926
42
FRANCISCO
37
22
45
44
16
12
BY
COFFEE LOGIC
GUARANTEED
C A L I F. U . S . A .
N AT U R E P R O D U C E S T H E F L AV O R
OF FINE COFFEE - WE DEVELOP AND
P R E S E R V E T H E F L AV O R B Y S C I E N T I F I C
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
A N D P A C K I N G.
THE COFFEE IS TURN-
AND
ED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION.
HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
PACKED
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL CO-
SAN
O P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
T H E C O F F E E I S M A D E P R O P E R LY, O U R
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
WA S T E D .
C
C
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
A . C . CO 9 4 A
46
48 21 49
23
19 15 39 53
50
52 11
51
43
Figure 8:
1926
42
FRANCISCO
37
45 44
16
12
18
47
BY
COFFEE LOGIC
GUARANTEED
C A L I F. U . S . A .
N AT U R E P R O D U C E S T H E F L AV O R
OF FINE COFFEE - WE DEVELOP AND
P R E S E R V E T H E F L AV O R B Y S C I E N T I F I C
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
A N D P A C K I N G.
THE COFFEE IS TURN-
AND
ED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION.
HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
PACKED
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
SAN
54
19 15 39 53
T H E C O F F E E I S M A D E P R O P E R LY, O U R
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
WA S T E D .
C
C
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
A . C . CO 9 4 A
48 21 49
50
52
11
51
43
25
Figure 8:
1926
42
FRANCISCO
37
45 44
16
12
18
47
BY
COFFEE LOGIC
GUARANTEED
C A L I F. U . S . A .
N AT U R E P R O D U C E S T H E F L AV O R
OF FINE COFFEE - WE DEVELOP AND
P R E S E R V E T H E F L AV O R B Y S C I E N T I F I C
M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G, R O A S T I N G
A N D P A C K I N G.
THE COFFEE IS TURN-
AND
ED OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION.
HERE OUR RESPONSIBILITY
PACKED
CEASES, AND UNLESS YOU WILL COO P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT
SAN
54
19 15 39 53
T H E C O F F E E I S M A D E P R O P E R LY, O U R
EFFORTS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE
WA S T E D .
C
C
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
A . C . CO 9 4 A
48 21 49
25
50
52
11
51
43
Figure 9: 1927-1932
43
42
37
45 44
16
12
47
18
19 15 39 56
54
B ro s .
B Y
COFFEE IN THIS CAN IS TURNED
H i l l s
A N D
OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT COND I T I O N . I F Y O U W I L L C O O P E R AT E
P A C K E D
S A N
W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT T H E C O F F E E I S C A R E F U L LY A N D P R O P E R LY
MADE, OUR COMBINED EFFORTS
W I L L R E S U L T I N A P E R F E C T C U P.
Our booklet on coffee making
will be sent upon request.
C
1 8 7 8
G U A R A N T E E D
C A L I F. U . S . A .
DEVELOP AND PRESERVE THIS
F L AV O R . W E C A N D O N O M O R E . T H E
E S T A B L I S H E D
F R A N C I S C O
NOTICE
O N LY N AT U R E C A N P R O D U C E T H E
F L AV O R O F F I N E C O F F E E . T H R O U G H
S C I E N T I F I C M E T H O D S , O F B L E N D I N G,
R O A S T I N G A N D PA C K I N G. W E
C
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
A . C . C O. 9 4 A
48 21 49
50
52 11
51
27
Figure 9: 1927-1932
43
42
37
45 44
16
12
47
18
19 15 39 56
B r o s.
B Y
DEVELOP AND PRESERVE THIS
F L AV O R . W E C A N D O N O M O R E . T H E
COFFEE IN THIS CAN IS TURNED
Hills
A N D
OVER TO YOU IN PERFECT COND I T I O N . I F Y O U W I L L C O O P E R AT E
P A C K E D
S A N
W I T H U S B Y S E E I N G T H AT T H E C O F F E E I S C A R E F U L LY A N D P R O P E R LY
MADE, OUR COMBINED EFFORTS
W I L L R E S U L T I N A P E R F E C T C U P.
Our booklet on coffee making
will be sent upon request.
C
C
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
A . C . C O. 9 4 A
48 21 49
27
1 8 7 8
G U A R A N T E E D
C A L I F. U . S . A .
F L AV O R O F F I N E C O F F E E . T H R O U G H
S C I E N T I F I C M E T H O D S , O F B L E N D I N G,
R O A S T I N G A N D PA C K I N G. W E
E S T A B L I S H E D
F R A N C I S C O
NOTICE
O N LY N AT U R E C A N P R O D U C E T H E
50
52 11
51
54
Figure 10:
1932 - 1936
63
57 44
16
12
47
59
NOTICE
“CONTROLLED ROASTING”
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
THIS BLEND AND DEVELOPED TO FULL UNIF O R M F L AV O R B Y O U R E X C L U S I V E P R O C E S S
19 15 57
54
B r o s .
69
PA C K E D A N D G U A R A N T E E D B Y
O N LY N AT U R E C A N P R O D U C E T H E
F L AV O R O F F I N E C O F F E E . T H R O U G H
S C I E N T I F I C M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G,
R O A S T I N G A N D P A C K I N G, W E D E V E L O P
A N D P R E S E R V E T H I S F L AV O R . I F Y O U
W I L L L C O O P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y U S I N G
CARE IN MAKING THE BEVERAGE,
O U R C O M B I N E D E F F O RT S W I L L
H i l l s
R E S U L T I N A P E R F E C T C U P.
S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F. , U . S . A .
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 7 8
58
43
THIS COFFEE SHOULD NOT BE
R E G R O U N D F O R I T W I L L G I V E
PERFECT RESULTS WHEN MADE IN
A D R I P P O T, P E R C O L AT O R O R U R N ,
OR BY ANY APPROVED METHOD.
Full directions for coffee making
will be sent upon request.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . P A T. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . P A T. O F F.
A.C. CO. 94-A
COPYRIGHT 1922- 1932 BY HILLS BROS.
C O P Y R I G H T 1 9 2 2 - 1 9 3 2 B Y HILLS BROS.
61
60 49
21
50
52 62
51
29
Figure 10:
1932 - 1936
63
57 44
16
12
47
59
“CONTROLLED ROASTING”
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
THIS BLEND AND DEVELOPED TO FULL UNIF O R M F L AV O R B Y O U R E X C L U S I V E P R O C E S S
NOTICE
PA C K E D A N D G U A R A N T E E D B Y
O N LY N AT U R E C A N P R O D U C E T H E
F L AV O R O F F I N E C O F F E E . T H R O U G H
S C I E N T I F I C M E T H O D S O F B L E N D I N G,
R O A S T I N G A N D P A C K I N G, W E D E V E L O P
A N D P R E S E R V E T H I S F L AV O R . I F Y O U
W I L L L C O O P E R AT E W I T H U S B Y U S I N G
CARE IN MAKING THE BEVERAGE,
O U R C O M B I N E D E F F O RT S W I L L
THIS COFFEE SHOULD NOT BE
R E G R O U N D F O R I T W I L L G I V E
PERFECT RESULTS WHEN MADE IN
A D R I P P O T, P E R C O L AT O R O R U R N ,
OR BY ANY APPROVED METHOD.
Full directions for coffee making
will be sent upon request.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . P A T. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K R E G. U . S . P A T. O F F.
A.C. CO. 94-A
61
29
54
H i l l s
R E S U L T I N A P E R F E C T C U P.
COPYRIGHT 1922- 1932 BY HILLS BROS.
19 15 57
B r o s .
69
S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F. , U . S . A .
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 7 8
58
C O P Y R I G H T 1 9 2 2 - 1 9 3 2 B Y HILLS BROS.
60 49
21
50
52 62
51
43
Figure 11:
1936 - 1939
43
65 66
454 GRAMS NET WEIGHT
67
47
19
T H I S B L E N D A N D D E V E L O P E D TO F U L L U N I FORM FLAVOR BY OUR EXCLUSIVE PROCESS
“CONTOLLED ROASTING”
GOOD COFFEE
PA C K E D A N D G U A R A N T E E D B Y:
OF HILLS BROS. COFFEE
IS A STANDARD SET BY OUR KNOWLEDGE OF
COFFEE ACQUIRED THROUGH MORE THAN HALF
A CENTURY OF ROASTING AND PACKING COFFEE
H I L L S
The Original
Vacuum Pack
IS AS FINE AS COFFEE
SHOULD BE GROUND, FINER GRINDING SACRIFICES FLAVOR AND AROMA, AS WELL AS KEEPING
QUALITIES AFTER THE CAN IS OPENED. THIS
COFFEE SHOULD NOT BE REGROUND.
IS GUARANTEED TO PRODUCE THE FINEST TASTING BEVERAGE IN ANY
TYPE OF COFFEE-MAKER.
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING COFFEE BY THE METHOD
Y O U U S E W I L L B E S E N T O N R E Q U E S T.
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
21 73 72
61
54
TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
A.C. CO. 94-A X
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
70
ONE POUND NET WEIGHT
DESERVES CARE IN BREWING
The Original
Vacuum Pack
71
B R O S .
ONE POUND NET WEIGHT
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
16
ESTABLISHED 1878
68
S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F. , U . S . A .
58
62
50
74 51
64
31
Figure 11:
1936 - 1939
43
19
“CONTOLLED ROASTING”
OF HILLS BROS. COFFEE
IS A STANDARD SET BY OUR KNOWLEDGE OF
COFFEE ACQUIRED THROUGH MORE THAN HALF
A CENTURY OF ROASTING AND PACKING COFFEE
PA C K E D A N D G U A R A N T E E D B Y:
DESERVES CARE IN BREWING
The Original
Vacuum Pack
IS AS FINE AS COFFEE
SHOULD BE GROUND, FINER GRINDING SACRIFICES FLAVOR AND AROMA, AS WELL AS KEEPING
QUALITIES AFTER THE CAN IS OPENED. THIS
COFFEE SHOULD NOT BE REGROUND.
H I L L S
The Original
Vacuum Pack
IS GUARANTEED TO PRODUCE THE FINEST TASTING BEVERAGE IN ANY
TYPE OF COFFEE-MAKER.
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING COFFEE BY THE METHOD
Y O U U S E W I L L B E S E N T O N R E Q U E S T.
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
A.C. CO. 94-A X
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
61
31
71
70
ONE POUND NET WEIGHT
GOOD COFFEE
T H I S B L E N D A N D D E V E L O P E D TO F U L L U N I FORM FLAVOR BY OUR EXCLUSIVE PROCESS
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
454 GRAMS NET WEIGHT
67
47
TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
21 73 72
50
62
74 51
64
ESTABLISHED 1878
ONE POUND NET WEIGHT
16
B R O S .
68
S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F. , U . S . A .
58
65 66
54
Figure 12:
1939 - 1942
43
76
16
65
66
67
47
80
77 81
54
MARCA REGISTRADA
58
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
75
41
61
79
21 72
50
65
66
62
74
51
64
78
33
Figure 12:
1939 - 1942
43
76
16
67
47
80
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
75
61
33
41
79
21 72
50
77 81
54
MARCA REGISTRADA
58
62
74
51
64
78
1945 - 1952
85
80 77 87
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
The Original Vacuum Pack
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
.
75
C O P Y R I G H T
90
1 9 3 9 - 4 2 - 4 5
B Y
H I L L S
B R O S .
C O F F E E ,
Red Can Brand
86 (5 to 7 minutes)
The Original Vacuum Pack
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
I N C .
91
92
95
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
62
93
.
94
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 7 8
PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY
MEASURE CAREFULLY: 2 level tablespoons of coffee to each
cup of water. Vary water slightly for exact strength desired.
Consistent timing is important. Keep coffee-maker clean.
C O F F E E P O T: B r i n g c o ff e e a n d w a t e r j u s t t o b o i l i n g p o i n t .
Remove from heat. Stir well. Add small amount of cold water
and let stand 5 minutes to settle grounds.
STEEPING: Pour boiling water on coffee. Stir well. Stir again in
5 minutes. Steep 5 to 10 minutes more. Keep hot but not not boil.
PERCOLATOR: “Perk” gently 7 to 10 minutes after pumping starts.
VACUUM METHOD: Put upper bowl on after water boils. Stir
mixture well in upper bowl. Control heat to keep water and
coffee in contact 5 to 7 minutes.
DRIP METHOD: Use fresh, briskly boiling water. If less than
2/3 capacity is made, water may drip too fast, giving weak
brew. When dripping is completed, remove upper section. Stir
brew and serve.
COMPLETE DIRECTIONS SENT ON REQUEST
MARCA REGISTRADA
FOR ANY METHOD OF COFFEE MAKING
Red Can Brand
54
1 LB. NET
HILLS BROS. COFFEE, INC.
“CONTROLLED ROASTING”
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
THIS BLEND AND DEVELOPED TO FULL UNIF O R M F L AV O R B Y O U R E X C L U S I V E P R O C E S S
43
84
NET WEIGHT ONE POUND (454 GRAMS)
1 LB. NET
1 LB. NET
82
47
65
83
P L A N T S AT S A N F R A N C I S C O A N D E D G E WAT E R , N . J .
58
2 H A R R I S O N S T. , S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F. , U . S . A .
Figure 13:
1 LB. NET
64 88
78
35
1945 - 1952
80 77 87
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
The Original Vacuum Pack
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
.
C O P Y R I G H T
90
1 9 3 9 - 4 2 - 4 5
B Y
H I L L S
B R O S .
C O F F E E ,
86 (5 to 7 minutes)
35
Red Can Brand
The Original Vacuum Pack
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
I N C .
91
92
95
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
62
93
94
.
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 7 8
MEASURE CAREFULLY: 2 level tablespoons of coffee to each
cup of water. Vary water slightly for exact strength desired.
Consistent timing is important. Keep coffee-maker clean.
C O F F E E P O T: B r i n g c o ff e e a n d w a t e r j u s t t o b o i l i n g p o i n t .
Remove from heat. Stir well. Add small amount of cold water
and let stand 5 minutes to settle grounds.
STEEPING: Pour boiling water on coffee. Stir well. Stir again in
5 minutes. Steep 5 to 10 minutes more. Keep hot but not not boil.
PERCOLATOR: “Perk” gently 7 to 10 minutes after pumping starts.
VACUUM METHOD: Put upper bowl on after water boils. Stir
mixture well in upper bowl. Control heat to keep water and
coffee in contact 5 to 7 minutes.
DRIP METHOD: Use fresh, briskly boiling water. If less than
2/3 capacity is made, water may drip too fast, giving weak
brew. When dripping is completed, remove upper section. Stir
brew and serve.
COMPLETE DIRECTIONS SENT ON REQUEST
MARCA REGISTRADA
FOR ANY METHOD OF COFFEE MAKING
Red Can Brand
54
1 LB. NET
PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY
“CONTROLLED ROASTING”
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
THIS BLEND AND DEVELOPED TO FULL UNIF O R M F L AV O R B Y O U R E X C L U S I V E P R O C E S S
75
43
84
NET WEIGHT ONE POUND (454 GRAMS)
1 LB. NET
1 LB. NET
65
83
82
47
HILLS BROS. COFFEE, INC.
85
P L A N T S AT S A N F R A N C I S C O A N D E D G E WAT E R , N . J .
58
2 H A R R I S O N S T. , S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F. , U . S . A .
Figure 13:
1 LB. NET
64 88
78
Figure 14:
1952 - 1963 (A)
75 58
85
89 83
47
65
82
43
84
54
80 77 87
1 LB NET
R E G . U . S . P A T. O F F.
T R A D E M A R K S R E G . U . S . P A T. O F F.
98
(approximately 5 minutes) 96
97
91 92
95
93 94
62
64 88
100
37
Figure 14:
1952 - 1963 (A)
75 58
85
89 83
47
65
82
43
84
80 77 87
1 LB NET
R E G . U . S . P A T. O F F.
98
T R A D E M A R K S R E G . U . S . P A T. O F F.
(approximately 5 minutes) 96
37
97
91 92
95
62
93 94
64 88
100
54
Figure 15: 1952
- 1963 (B)
102
85 99
75 58
83
47
65
43
84
54
80 77
1 LB NET
In approximately 4
Then remove upper bowl and coffee is ready to serve.
Red Can Brand
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
COMPLETE DIRECTIONS SENT ON REQUEST
The Original Vacuum Pack
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
.
C O P Y
R I G H T
1 9 3 9 - 4 2 - 4 5 - 5 2
B Y
H I L L S
B R O S .
98
The Original Vacuum Pack
Red Can Brand
C O F F E E ,
97
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
I N C .
91 92
95
93
62
.
94
J.
N.
S.A.
U.
C A L I F. ,
EDGEWATER,
FRANCISCO,
SAN
FRANCISO AND
P H I L . P A T. O F F.
17A
and water throughly (about 30 seconds).
pletely from heat so coffee brew will return to lower bowl.
MARCA REGISTRADA
lower bowl. When water has risen into upper bowl, stir coffee
minutes (exact time depends on strength desired). remove com-
S T. ,
Then place upper bowl containing filter and ground coffee on
SAN
r e m o v e u p p e r s e c t i o n . St i r b r e w a n d s e r v e .
VA C U U M M E T H O D :
Bring water to lower bowl to boiling.
Reduce heat (if electric, turn off, but leave bowl on unit).
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 7 8
PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY
i n g w a t e r i n t o u p p e r c o n ta i n e r. W h e n d r i p p i n g i s c o m p l e t e d
HARRISON
DRIP METHOD: Preheat pot with hot water before using.
Measure coffee into filter section. Measure fresh, briskly boil-
HILLS BROS. COFFEE, INC.
M E A S U R E C A R E F U L LY: 2 l e v e l t a b l e s p o o n s o f c o f f e e t o e a c h
6 o z . c u p o f w a t e r. Va r y w a t e r s l i g h t l y f o r e x a c t s t r e n g t h d e sired. Consistent timing is important. Keep coffee-maker clean.
I f o p e r a t e d a t l e s s t h a n 2 / 3 c a p a c i t y, b r e w i s a p t t o b e w e a k .
PLANTS AT
F O R D R I P P O T O R VA C U U M - T Y P E M A K E R
2
“CONTROLLED ROASTING”
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
THIS BLEND AND DEVELOPED TO FULL UNIF O R M F L AV O R B Y O U R E X C L U S I V E P R O C E S S
RE
TM
A M ER . C A N C O
CANCO
.
.
G. U .S. PAT. O F F
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
NET WEIGHT ONE POUND (454 GRAMS)
1 LB NET
100 101
64 88
39
Figure 15: 1952
- 1963 (B)
102
85 99
75 58
83
47
65
43
84
54
80 77
1 LB NET
Then remove upper bowl and coffee is ready to serve.
Red Can Brand
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
COMPLETE DIRECTIONS SENT ON REQUEST
The Original Vacuum Pack
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
.
C O P Y
R I G H T
1 9 3 9 - 4 2 - 4 5 - 5 2
98
B Y
H I L L S
B R O S .
C O F F E E ,
97
39
The Original Vacuum Pack
Red Can Brand
I N C .
T R A D E M A R K S R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F
R E G. U . S . PAT. O F F.
91 92
95
62
93
94
.
J.
N.
S.A.
U.
C A L I F. ,
EDGEWATER,
FRANCISCO,
SAN
FRANCISO AND
P H I L . P A T. O F F.
MARCA REGISTRADA
In approximately 4
17A
and water throughly (about 30 seconds).
pletely from heat so coffee brew will return to lower bowl.
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 7 8
lower bowl. When water has risen into upper bowl, stir coffee
minutes (exact time depends on strength desired). remove com-
S T. ,
Then place upper bowl containing filter and ground coffee on
SAN
r e m o v e u p p e r s e c t i o n . St i r b r e w a n d s e r v e .
VA C U U M M E T H O D :
Bring water to lower bowl to boiling.
Reduce heat (if electric, turn off, but leave bowl on unit).
PLANTS AT
PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY
i n g w a t e r i n t o u p p e r c o n ta i n e r. W h e n d r i p p i n g i s c o m p l e t e d
HARRISON
DRIP METHOD: Preheat pot with hot water before using.
Measure coffee into filter section. Measure fresh, briskly boil-
HILLS BROS. COFFEE, INC.
M E A S U R E C A R E F U L LY: 2 l e v e l t a b l e s p o o n s o f c o f f e e t o e a c h
6 o z . c u p o f w a t e r. Va r y w a t e r s l i g h t l y f o r e x a c t s t r e n g t h d e sired. Consistent timing is important. Keep coffee-maker clean.
I f o p e r a t e d a t l e s s t h a n 2 / 3 c a p a c i t y, b r e w i s a p t t o b e w e a k .
2
“CONTROLLED ROASTING”
THE FINEST COFFEES ARE SELECTED FOR
THIS BLEND AND DEVELOPED TO FULL UNIF O R M F L AV O R B Y O U R E X C L U S I V E P R O C E S S
.
A M ER . C A N C O
TM
RE
CANCO
.
G. U .S. PAT. O F F
COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.
NET WEIGHT ONE POUND (454 GRAMS)
F O R D R I P P O T O R VA C U U M - T Y P E M A K E R
1 LB NET
64 88
100 101
Table 1, Attribute Descriptions
#
Description
1
Unique tapered can
Panel # (*)
Date Range
1900-1903
“2 LB. PACKAGE” at top of panel
“CAN AND PROCESS PATENTED”- right side of
Arab
“HIGHEST GRADE”-right middle of panel
“JAVA AND MOCHA”-lower right side of panel
“HILLS BROS. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.” /-in
black block at bottom of panel
2
Arab-left of panel
2,4
1900-1922
3
Banner and Harp
1
1903-1914
4
Banner and Harp
3
1903-1914
5
“CAN AND PROCESS PATENTED”- right side of
Arab
2
1903-1906
6
“ONE POUND PACKAGE”- right of Arab, near top
of can
2
1903-1906
7
“HIGHEST GRADE”-right middle of panel
2,4
1903-1914
* Panel # for all cans except Unique Tapered Can 1900-1903
41
Table 1, Attribute Descriptions
#
Description
1
Unique tapered can
Panel # (*)
Date Range
1900-1903
“2 LB. PACKAGE” at top of panel
“CAN AND PROCESS PATENTED”- right side of
Arab
“HIGHEST GRADE”-right middle of panel
“JAVA AND MOCHA”-lower right side of panel
“HILLS BROS. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.” /-in
black block at bottom of panel
2
Arab-left of panel
2,4
1900-1922
3
Banner and Harp
1
1903-1914
4
Banner and Harp
3
1903-1914
5
“CAN AND PROCESS PATENTED”- right side of
Arab
2
1903-1906
6
“ONE POUND PACKAGE”- right of Arab, near top
of can
2
1903-1906
7
“HIGHEST GRADE”-right middle of panel
2,4
1903-1914
* Panel # for all cans except Unique Tapered Can 1900-1903
41
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
8
“JAVA AND MOCHA”-lower right side of panel
2
1903-1906
9
“HILLS BROS. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.” /-in
black block at bottom of panel
2
1903-1906
10
Unique panel includes: “HILLS BROS” at top of
4
panel; “VACUUM PACKED”, under HILLS BROS;
“HIGHEST GRADE” above “JAVA AND MOCHA
COFFEE”;”JAVA AND MOCHA COFFEE”-in black
diagonal panel; “WILL KEEP FRESH FOREVER
IF/SEAL IS UNBROKEN/”-undulating under diagonal
panel; Circular panel-right side of panel, under
diagonal panel; “SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.” at bottom
left of panel
1903-1906
11
ARAB’S left foot -NOT VISIBLE-
2,4
1906-1932
12
“Hills Bros”-Title Caps
2,4
1906-1936
13
Hooked C in “COFFEE”
2,4
1906-1922
14
Apostrophe - after Bros
2,4
1906-1914
15
HEAVY framing line on Panel
2,4
1903-1936
16
Bookman font - “Hills Bros”
2,4
1906-1942
17
“Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.” (only) - curved under Arab
2,4
1906-1914 (B)
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
8
“JAVA AND MOCHA”-lower right side of panel
2
1903-1906
9
“HILLS BROS. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.” /-in
black block at bottom of panel
2
1903-1906
10
Unique panel includes: “HILLS BROS” at top of
4
panel; “VACUUM PACKED”, under HILLS BROS;
“HIGHEST GRADE” above “JAVA AND MOCHA
COFFEE”;”JAVA AND MOCHA COFFEE”-in black
diagonal panel; “WILL KEEP FRESH FOREVER
IF/SEAL IS UNBROKEN/”-undulating under diagonal
panel; Circular panel-right side of panel, under
diagonal panel; “SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.” at bottom
left of panel
1903-1906
11
ARAB’S left foot -NOT VISIBLE-
2,4
1906-1932
12
“Hills Bros”-Title Caps
2,4
1906-1936
13
Hooked C in “COFFEE”
2,4
1906-1922
14
Apostrophe - after Bros
2,4
1906-1914
15
HEAVY framing line on Panel
2,4
1903-1936
16
Bookman font - “Hills Bros”
2,4
1906-1942
17
“Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.” (only) - curved under Arab
2,4
1906-1914 (B)
42
42
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
18
“Straight” arm on lower case “r” in Bros
2,4
1906-1932
19
PERIOD-after Bros.
2,4
1906(A)-1939
20
Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.- vertically along left inside of panel 2,4
1906-1914(A)
21
Bookman font - “COFFEE”
2,4
1906-1942
22
Cut-out top (rather than key strip open)
n/a
1900-1926
23
“AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A,” under framing line,
centered, under panel
2
1906-1914(A)
24
“HILLS BROS. VACUUM \ PACKED COFFEE”, in
banner
1
1906-1914(B)
25
“THE VOLATILE…GAS ROASTED” verbiage in
panel
1
1906-1914(B)
26
“AMERICAN CAN CO.”-left-under panel 2 - NOT
repeated under panel 4
2
1906-1914(B)
27
“1 lb Net”-above Hills Bros’
2,4
1906-1914(B)
28
“VACUUM PACKED” without brackets - above
COFFEE
2,4
1906-1914(B)
29
“VACUUM PACKAGE AND PROCESS
PATENTED”- under COFFEE
2,4
1906-1914
43
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
18
“Straight” arm on lower case “r” in Bros
2,4
1906-1932
19
PERIOD-after Bros.
2,4
1906(A)-1939
20
Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.- vertically along left inside of panel 2,4
1906-1914(A)
21
Bookman font - “COFFEE”
2,4
1906-1942
22
Cut-out top (rather than key strip open)
n/a
1900-1926
23
“AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A,” under framing line,
centered, under panel
2
1906-1914(A)
24
“HILLS BROS. VACUUM \ PACKED COFFEE”, in
banner
1
1906-1914(B)
25
“THE VOLATILE…GAS ROASTED” verbiage in
panel
1
1906-1914(B)
26
“AMERICAN CAN CO.”-left-under panel 2 - NOT
repeated under panel 4
2
1906-1914(B)
27
“1 lb Net”-above Hills Bros’
2,4
1906-1914(B)
28
“VACUUM PACKED” without brackets - above
COFFEE
2,4
1906-1914(B)
29
“VACUUM PACKAGE AND PROCESS
PATENTED”- under COFFEE
2,4
1906-1914
43
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
30
“THE VOLATILE…TO BULGE.” verbiage in panel
1
1914-ca.1920
31
“REG. U.S. Pat. Off.” And “TRADE MARK REG.
CANADA” - curved under Arab
2,4
1914-1922
32
Hooked R and C in “Red Can \ Brand” - center of
panel
2,4
1914-1922
33
“1 lb Net Weight”- below Hills Bros. \ above Red Can
\ Brand
2,4
1914-1922
34
“(VACUUM PACKED)” above COFFEE
2,4
1914-1922
35
“AWARDED… 1915”-vertically set verbiage on right
side of panel
2,4
1914-1922
36
Filigree #1, border on panel
3
1914-1922
37
“COFFEE LOGIC”-panel
3
1914-1926
38
“AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A VACUUM
PACKAGE AND PROCESS PATENTED”- under
framing line, lower left under panel
2,4
1914-1922
39
Filigree border panel
5
ca.1920-1932
40
“HILLS BROS.” (only) in panel
5
ca.1920-1922
41
“REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.” -between Red Can and Brand
2,4
ca.1920-1922;
1939-1942
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
30
“THE VOLATILE…TO BULGE.” verbiage in panel
1
1914-ca.1920
31
“REG. U.S. Pat. Off.” And “TRADE MARK REG.
CANADA” - curved under Arab
2,4
1914-1922
32
Hooked R and C in “Red Can \ Brand” - center of
panel
2,4
1914-1922
33
“1 lb Net Weight”- below Hills Bros. \ above Red Can
\ Brand
2,4
1914-1922
44
34
“(VACUUM PACKED)” above COFFEE
2,4
1914-1922
35
“AWARDED… 1915”-vertically set verbiage on right
side of panel
2,4
1914-1922
36
Filigree #1, border on panel
3
1914-1922
37
“COFFEE LOGIC”-panel
3
1914-1926
38
“AMERICAN CAN CO. 94-A VACUUM
PACKAGE AND PROCESS PATENTED”- under
framing line, lower left under panel
2,4
1914-1922
39
Filigree border panel
5
ca.1920-1932
40
“HILLS BROS.” (only) in panel
5
ca.1920-1922
41
“REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.” -between Red Can and Brand
2,4
ca.1920-1922;
1939-1942
44
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
42
Filigree border panel “SAN FRANCISCO \ CALIF.
U.S.A.”
1
ca.1920-1932
43
Framing line at each end of lithography
n/a
1922-1963
44
“1 lb. Net Weight”, vertically between all panels
n/a
1922-1936
45
Filigree #2 Border
3
1922-1932
46
“A.C. Co. 94 A”-lower left under framing line, NO
REPEAT under panel 4
2
1922-1932
47
ARAB-center of panel
2,4
1922-1963
48
Circle C [i.e.,” ©”] copyright 1922, lower left of panel
2,4
1922-1932
49
FAT hooked C in “COFFEE”
2,4
1922-1936
50
“Red Can \ Brand”- left, center of panel
2,4
1922-1942
51
“The Original \ Vacuum Pack”- right, center of panel
2,4
1922-1942
52
“TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”- under FFEE
2,4
1922-1936
53
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ Hills Bros.”
5
1922-1926
54
KEY STRIP opened
n/a
1903-1906;
1926-1963
55
“NOTICE….PERFECT CUP”
3
1927-1932
45
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
42
Filigree border panel “SAN FRANCISCO \ CALIF.
U.S.A.”
1
ca.1920-1932
43
Framing line at each end of lithography
n/a
1922-1963
44
“1 lb. Net Weight”, vertically between all panels
n/a
1922-1936
45
Filigree #2 Border
3
1922-1932
46
“A.C. Co. 94 A”-lower left under framing line, NO
REPEAT under panel 4
2
1922-1932
47
ARAB-center of panel
2,4
1922-1963
48
Circle C [i.e.,” ©”] copyright 1922, lower left of panel
2,4
1922-1932
49
FAT hooked C in “COFFEE”
2,4
1922-1936
50
“Red Can \ Brand”- left, center of panel
2,4
1922-1942
51
“The Original \ Vacuum Pack”- right, center of panel
2,4
1922-1942
52
“TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”- under FFEE
2,4
1922-1936
53
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ Hills Bros.”
5
1922-1926
54
KEY STRIP opened
n/a
1903-1906;
1926-1963
55
“NOTICE….PERFECT CUP”
3
1927-1932
45
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
56
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ Hills Bros. \
ESTABLISHED 1878” note-title caps for Hills Bros.
5
1927-1932
57
Filigree # 3 Border
1,3,5
1932-1936
58
“….CONTROLLED ROASTING” -verbiage in panel
1
1932-1963
59
Curved arm -lower case r in Bros.
2,4
1932-1936
60
“COPYRIGHT 1922-1932 BY HILLS BROS.”, under
framing line, lower left of panel
2,4
1932-1936
61
“A.C. CO.,” outside border, under panel
3
1932-1942
62
ARAB’S Left Foot -VISIBLE-
2,4
1932-1963
63
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ Hills Bros. \
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., U.S.A. \ESTABLISHED
1878” note -title caps for Hills Bros.
5
1932-1936
64
NO Framing line around main panels
2,4
1936-1963
65
ALL CAPS- “HILLS BROS.”
2,4
1936-1963
66
Lid lip- “ONE POUND NET WEIGHT, 454 GRAMS
NET WEIGHT, ONE POUND NET WEIGHT”
n/a
1936-1942
67
Straight leg R in BROS.
2,4
1936-1942
68
“GOOD COFFEE…”-verbiage in panel
3
1936-1939
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
56
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ Hills Bros. \
ESTABLISHED 1878” note-title caps for Hills Bros.
5
1927-1932
57
Filigree # 3 Border
1,3,5
1932-1936
58
“….CONTROLLED ROASTING” -verbiage in panel
1
1932-1963
59
Curved arm -lower case r in Bros.
2,4
1932-1936
60
“COPYRIGHT 1922-1932 BY HILLS BROS.”, under
framing line, lower left of panel
2,4
1932-1936
61
“A.C. CO.,” outside border, under panel
3
1932-1942
62
ARAB’S Left Foot -VISIBLE-
2,4
1932-1963
63
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ Hills Bros. \
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., U.S.A. \ESTABLISHED
1878” note -title caps for Hills Bros.
5
1932-1936
64
NO Framing line around main panels
2,4
1936-1963
65
ALL CAPS- “HILLS BROS.”
2,4
1936-1963
66
Lid lip- “ONE POUND NET WEIGHT, 454 GRAMS
NET WEIGHT, ONE POUND NET WEIGHT”
n/a
1936-1942
46
67
Straight leg R in BROS.
2,4
1936-1942
68
“GOOD COFFEE…”-verbiage in panel
3
1936-1939
46
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
69
“NOTICE…APPROVED METHOD”
3
1932-1936
70
TWO LINE-stepped corners on information panels
1,3,5
1936-1939
71
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ HILLS
BROS.\ SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., U.S.A. \
ESTABLISHED 1878”–note-ALL CAPS for HILLS
BROS.
5
1936-1939
72
BLOCK C in “COFFEE”
2,4
1936-1942
73
“COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.”, lower
left under COFFEE
2,4
1936-1939
74
“TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”- under EE,
lower right of panel
2,4
1936-1942
75
“COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.”,
vertically on seam side of panel 1
1
1939-1963
76
“USE CARE….” verbiage in panel
3
1939-1942
77
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY\ HILLS
BROS. COFFEE, INC\ 2 HARRISON ST., SAN
FRANCISCO, CALIF., U.S.A.\ PLANTS AT
SAN FRANCISCO AND EDGEWATER, N.J.\
ESTABLISHED 1878
5
1939-1963
47
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
69
“NOTICE…APPROVED METHOD”
3
1932-1936
70
TWO LINE-stepped corners on information panels
1,3,5
1936-1939
71
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY \ HILLS
BROS.\ SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., U.S.A. \
ESTABLISHED 1878”–note-ALL CAPS for HILLS
BROS.
5
1936-1939
72
BLOCK C in “COFFEE”
2,4
1936-1942
73
“COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.”, lower
left under COFFEE
2,4
1936-1939
74
“TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”- under EE,
lower right of panel
2,4
1936-1942
75
“COPYRIGHT 1922-32-36 BY HILLS BROS.”,
vertically on seam side of panel 1
1
1939-1963
76
“USE CARE….” verbiage in panel
3
1939-1942
77
“PACKED AND GUARANTEED BY\ HILLS
BROS. COFFEE, INC\ 2 HARRISON ST., SAN
FRANCISCO, CALIF., U.S.A.\ PLANTS AT
SAN FRANCISCO AND EDGEWATER, N.J.\
ESTABLISHED 1878
5
1939-1963
47
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
78
“MARCA REGISTRADA,” vertically on seam side of
panel 5
5
1939-1942
79
“COPYRIGHT 1939 BY HILLS BROS. COFFEE,
INC.,” left of Arab’s foot, under COFFEE
2,4
1939-1942
80
NO period after Bros
2,4
1906-1914(B);
1939-1963
81
ONE LINE stepped corners for information panels
1,3, 5
1939-1942
82
Lid lip - 5 repetitions of; script, Regular Grind
seperated by a dot.
n/a
1945-1963(A)
83
IMPACT FONT- for “HILLS BROS”
2,4
1945-1963
84
CURVED leg on R in “BROS”
2,4
1945-1963
85
“NET WEIGHT ONE POUND (454 GRAMS)” above
panel 3
3
1945-1963
86
“FOR ANY METHOD OF COFFEE MAKING”verbiage (A), “VACUUM METHOD…5-7 minutes.”
3
1945-1952
87
“1 LB. NET”, may or may not be present above panels
1, 5
1,5
1945-1963(A)
88
“1 LB. NET”, below panels 1,5
1,5
1945-1963
89
Square corner panels, one framing line
1,3,5
1945-1963
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
78
“MARCA REGISTRADA,” vertically on seam side of
panel 5
5
1939-1942
79
“COPYRIGHT 1939 BY HILLS BROS. COFFEE,
INC.,” left of Arab’s foot, under COFFEE
2,4
1939-1942
80
NO period after Bros
2,4
1906-1914(B);
1939-1963
81
ONE LINE stepped corners for information panels
1,3, 5
1939-1942
82
Lid lip - 5 repetitions of; script, Regular Grind
seperated by a dot.
n/a
1945-1963(A)
83
IMPACT FONT- for “HILLS BROS”
2,4
1945-1963
84
CURVED leg on R in “BROS”
2,4
1945-1963
85
“NET WEIGHT ONE POUND (454 GRAMS)” above
panel 3
3
1945-1963
86
“FOR ANY METHOD OF COFFEE MAKING”verbiage (A), “VACUUM METHOD…5-7 minutes.”
3
1945-1952
87
“1 LB. NET”, may or may not be present above panels
1, 5
1,5
1945-1963(A)
88
“1 LB. NET”, below panels 1,5
1,5
1945-1963
89
Square corner panels, one framing line
1,3,5
1945-1963
48
48
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
90
“COPYRIGHT 1939-42-45 BY HILLS BROS.
COFFEE, INC” - below panel 3
3
1945-1952
91
“Red Can Brand”, lower left of panel
2,4
1945-1963
92
“REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”, under Red Can Brand-lower
left of panel
2,4
1945-1963
93
“The Original Vacuum Pack”- lower right of panel
2,4
1945-1963
94
“TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”, under “The
Original Vacuum Pack,” lower right
2,4
1945-1963
95
IMPACT FONT- for “COFFEE”
2,4
1945-1963
96
“FOR ANY METHOD OF COFFEE MAKING”verbiage (B), “VACUUM METHOD…approximately
5 minutes.”
3
1952-1963
97
“COPYRIGHT 1939-42-45-52 BY HILLS BROS.
COFFEE, INC.”, below panel 3
3
1952-1963
98
CANCO oval, vertical to left of panel 1
1
1952-1963
99
“FOR DRIP POT OR VACUUM-TYPE MAKER”verbiage
3
1952-1963
100 “MARCA REGISTRADA **** PHIL. PAT. OFF.”,
vertically -seam side of panel 5
5
1945-1963
49
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
90
“COPYRIGHT 1939-42-45 BY HILLS BROS.
COFFEE, INC” - below panel 3
3
1945-1952
91
“Red Can Brand”, lower left of panel
2,4
1945-1963
92
“REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”, under Red Can Brand-lower
left of panel
2,4
1945-1963
93
“The Original Vacuum Pack”- lower right of panel
2,4
1945-1963
94
“TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”, under “The
Original Vacuum Pack,” lower right
2,4
1945-1963
95
IMPACT FONT- for “COFFEE”
2,4
1945-1963
96
“FOR ANY METHOD OF COFFEE MAKING”verbiage (B), “VACUUM METHOD…approximately
5 minutes.”
3
1952-1963
97
“COPYRIGHT 1939-42-45-52 BY HILLS BROS.
COFFEE, INC.”, below panel 3
3
1952-1963
98
CANCO oval, vertical to left of panel 1
1
1952-1963
99
“FOR DRIP POT OR VACUUM-TYPE MAKER”verbiage
3
1952-1963
100 “MARCA REGISTRADA **** PHIL. PAT. OFF.”,
vertically -seam side of panel 5
5
1945-1963
49
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
101
“17-A”, vertically seam side of lithography framing
line of panel 5
5
1952-1963
n/a
1952-1963(B)
102 Lid Lip - 5 repetitions of; script, Drip Grind seperated
by a dot.
50
#
Description
Panel # (*)
Date Range
101
“17-A”, vertically seam side of lithography framing
line of panel 5
5
1952-1963
n/a
1952-1963(B)
102 Lid Lip - 5 repetitions of; script, Drip Grind seperated
by a dot.
50
Table 2, Figure Origins
Figure #
Date Range
Source
Can size – illustrated in Figure
Other cans – weights presently known
1
1900-1906
NLUR Specimen
2 lb-unique tapered can,
8 12/16” tall, 4 5/16 dia. Top,
5 3/16” dia. Bottom
N/A, (2 lb can only type used, 1900-1903)
2
1903-1906
UA 95-058-4543
1 lb, 3 13/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lb tapered can (Wilson, 76:47)
3
1906-1914(A)
Wilson Figure 60
1 lb, 3 12/16” (est.) ht X 5” dia.
2 lb straight sided can (Wilson, 76:47)
4
1906-1914(B)
UA 95-056-0015, UA 95-056-0025, UA 2002-069-0049
1 lb, 3 15/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lb
5
1914-ca.1920
UA 2002-068-0382
l lb, 3 5/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs, 2 ½ lbs, 5 lbs
6
ca.1920-1922
UA 97-101-0001
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5”dia.
2 ½ lbs
7
1922-1926
UA 94-102-0672, BLM Purchase #5
1 lb, 3 4/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb, 2 lbs, 2 ½ lbs
8
1926
Wilson Figure 63
1 lb, 3 4/16” (est.) X 5” dia
2 lbs
9
1927-1932
BLM Purchase #8
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs, 4 lbs
10
1932-1936
BLM Purchase #13-1
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs
11
1936-1939
UA 97-101-0002, BLM Purchase #12-2
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs
12
1939-1942
UA 95-XX-2389, UAF Can Typology, Type 43
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb, 2 lbs,
13
1945-1952
UA 97-101-0004
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb, 2 lbs, 4 lbs, 20 lbs
14
1952-1963(A)
UA 97-101-0005
1 lb, 3 3/16” ht X 5” dia.
20 lbs
15
1952-1963(B)
BLM Purchase #2
l lb, 3 3/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb
51
Table 2, Figure Origins
Figure #
1
Date Range
Source
Can size – illustrated in Figure
Other cans – weights presently known
1900-1906
NLUR Specimen
2 lb-unique tapered can,
8 12/16” tall, 4 5/16 dia. Top,
5 3/16” dia. Bottom
N/A, (2 lb can only type used, 1900-1903)
2
1903-1906
UA 95-058-4543
1 lb, 3 13/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lb tapered can (Wilson, 76:47)
3
1906-1914(A)
Wilson Figure 60
1 lb, 3 12/16” (est.) ht X 5” dia.
2 lb straight sided can (Wilson, 76:47)
4
1906-1914(B)
UA 95-056-0015, UA 95-056-0025, UA 2002-069-0049
1 lb, 3 15/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lb
5
1914-ca.1920
UA 2002-068-0382
l lb, 3 5/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs, 2 ½ lbs, 5 lbs
6
ca.1920-1922
UA 97-101-0001
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5”dia.
2 ½ lbs
7
1922-1926
UA 94-102-0672, BLM Purchase #5
1 lb, 3 4/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb, 2 lbs, 2 ½ lbs
8
1926
Wilson Figure 63
1 lb, 3 4/16” (est.) X 5” dia
2 lbs
9
1927-1932
BLM Purchase #8
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs, 4 lbs
10
1932-1936
BLM Purchase #13-1
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs
11
1936-1939
UA 97-101-0002, BLM Purchase #12-2
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
2 lbs
12
1939-1942
UA 95-XX-2389, UAF Can Typology, Type 43
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb, 2 lbs,
13
1945-1952
UA 97-101-0004
1 lb, 3 6/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb, 2 lbs, 4 lbs, 20 lbs
14
1952-1963(A)
UA 97-101-0005
1 lb, 3 3/16” ht X 5” dia.
20 lbs
15
1952-1963(B)
BLM Purchase #2
l lb, 3 3/16” ht X 5” dia.
½ lb
51