I have seen near-identical caps (threaded) on early 20th century toothpaste
tubes. Similar designs on the cap, but not identical.
On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 8:15 AM, Erin Hegberg <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello listeros,
>
> I am hoping someone might be able to identify the artifact in the attached
> photos.
>
> It is a small octagonal-shaped threaded screw cap. The metal appears to be
> possibly lead or aluminum. I am hoping someone recognizes the maker's mark.
> One theory is that it is Asian. No bottle remains this size were located.
>
> The artifact is from a homestead site in southern New Mexico. The rest of
> the assemblage suggests 1920s-1940s. It was not collected and I have not
> personally visited the site.
>
> Photos of the front and back of the cap can be viewed at this link (it is a
> photo album within Google+):
>
> https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/109962100610853878865/albums/6075652626844086481
>
>
> Many many thanks,
> Erin Hegberg
> Phd student, Dept of Anthropology
> University of New Mexico
> 503-504-5985
>
>
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> https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/109962100610853878865/albums/6075652626844086481
>