Civil War Shaker, Sand / Talcum Tin / Sold

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Civil War Shaker, Sand/Talcum Tin – Inventory Number: MIS 087  / Sold This is a Civil War Era metal cylindrical shaker can with concave top and bottom. The top is perforated. It is 2 1/2″ tall and 2″ wide. It was originally filled with sand or talcum. It was used to dry ink on paper or parchment. This one is in excellent condition and is scarce as most did not survive. A very similar item can be seen in a photo of President Lincoln sitting at his desk. Inventory number: MIS 087 / Sold

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A Civil War Shaker, a small cylindrical metal tin with vertical ridges and a perforated top, used for sand or talcum powder, is shown sold and displayed on a white background.
A Civil War Shaker, a small cylindrical sand/talcum tin with ribbed metal sides, flared base and lid, shows signs of rust and wear. Sold.
A top-down view of the Civil War Shaker, a round sand/talcum tin with multiple small holes, resembling a strainer, shown against a white background.
A Civil War Shaker, Sand / Talcum Tin, with a cylindrical ribbed metal body and weathered greenish-brown patina, is shown against a white background.
A Civil War-era Shaker Sand/Talcum tin with rust and worn edges, round in shape, photographed from above on a white background. This item is sold.

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