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Object Name Package, Product
Description Gold and red cardboard box (SMD0010.0327a) made by Caulk Company, L.D. with white writing on the box. Inside is a clear glass bottle (SMD0010.0327b) to hold caulk alloy. The bottle has a red and gold metallic paper band around its middle, a typed paper note (SMD0010.0327c) wrapped around the neck, and a shiny gold lid.

From the papers: 5 oz. filings. 20th Century Regular Alloy is made by an exclusive Caulk process which produces an alloy of scientifically graded particles, each of which has a heterogeneous composition - i.e., each particle has a surface coating of higher silver than the core. This an alloy of maximum purity, high affinity for mercury, brilliant silver color, definite dependable expansion, high strength, low flow -- and absolutely age-proofed. Certified to pass both Federal and A.D.A. Specifications.

Bottle is empty
Date 1938
Made Caulk Company, L D
Place of Origin Milford, DE
Caption Smd00100327a
Catalog Number 0010.0327
Material Cardboard
Brand Caulk 20th Century Regular Alloy