Ms. Bandy:

Under the lab. methods (Vol. 3) for "The Historical Archaeology of Dam
Construction Camps in Central Arizona," Dames & Moore, December 1989, their
Mark # 106 pictures a similar can lid imprinted with R.C. CAN CO. / ST.
LOUIS MO. / PAT. APLD. FOR.  No other information is provided by D&M
regarding this company.  Maybe you can lay your hands on an old St. Louis
business directory or contact their Better Business Bureau.  Good
luck.......


> Hello all,
> We have an oval shaped can lid/bottom with a circular mark in the center.
> We can't quite read all the lettering, but it looks like R _ CAN CO   ST
> LOUIS MO
>
> It was recovered from a site occupied circa 1900 - 1943.  Can anyone help
us
> identify this artifact or provide further information?  Thanks in advance!
> Stephanie
>
> Stephanie L. Bandy
> Archaeologist/Public Outreach Coordinator
> Fort Hood Cultural Resource Management
> (254) 288-0846