General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

metal

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

N/A

Width

N/A

Height

13.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

11.0 cm

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Domestic Technology

Category

Food processing

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Sunshine

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Toronto

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Presumably used c. 1930s- 1950, and possibly later.

Canada

Manufactured in Canada by Sunshine Co. Ltd., Toronto Ont.. Presumably also distributed, sold and used in Canada. Part of a collection of refrigeration parts and service items from Dr. G. Leslie Oliver. Dr. Oliver added to and documented a collection begun by his late father, of household and automobile technology. Dr. Oliver's father, T.H. Oliver established a refrigeration & electric service business in Aurora, Ont. 1924, the first and oldest such organization in York Region. In 2000, the business was sold but continues to operate under the T.H. Oliver name. (Refs. 3 & 4)

Function

To dissolve grease, oil and dirt on surface of skin.

Technical

Hand cleaner incorporated ground pumice, a natural abrasive, to provide gentle and effective cleaning.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Following markings appear on can: "MADE OF PURE/ INGREDIENTS/ INCLUDING FINEST/ IMPORTED PUMICE./ "EVERYBODY LIKES SUNSHINE"/ Sunshine/ HAND CLEANER/ FOR HANDS/ FOR HOMES/ SUNSHINE COMPANY LIMITED/ 2-12 LIGHTBOURNE AVE. TORONTO LLOYDBROOKE 8901.", "GARAGES/ SERVICE STATIONS, ETC./ -NOTICE-/ Service uniforms supplied and/ cleaned by our SPECIAL PROCESS/ at less cost than for ordinary launder-/ ing. NO shrinkage, NO loss of colour,/ NO odor./ We also clean your own coveralls,/ overalls, sweaters, and all kinds of/ work clothes by this process at low/ prices./ SUNSHINE SERVICE/ SAVES MORE THAN IT COSTS/ PHONE FOR SALESMAN/ SUNSHINE CO., LIMITED/ ADDRESS' IN YOUR TELEPHONE BOOK", and "Instantly dissolves grease, oil and/ dirt. Highest grade ingredients can-/ not harm the most delicate skin./ A necessity for Auto Mechanics,/ Shop Mechanics, Service Station/ Men, Battery & Tire Repairmen, Rail-/ road Men, Tool Makers, etc./ BIGGEST VALUE/ YOUR MONEY CAN BUY/ Unsurpassed for cleaning Por-/ celain, Aluminum Ware, Bath Tubs,/ Wash Stands, Sinks Enamel Ware./ Just use a small amount on damp/ cloth. Requires very little rubbing./ RETAINS ITS MOISTURE". "MACDONALD MFG. CO. LIMITED, TORONTO" printed along lower edge of can back.

Missing

None. [NB: can is empty]

Finish

Can has orange exterior; white and black text and graphics.

Decoration

N/A