La Cumbre New Mexico State Fair Cream Ale Beer Can
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
La Cumbre Brewing Company
(founded 2010 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date2015
Mediumoffset lithograph on aluminum
Dimensions6 1/8 × 2 1/2 in. (15.6 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Robert Smith
Object numberPC2019.34.4
DescriptionThis one-pint aluminum can has a wide-mouth, stay-tab opening mechanism. The label is light blue with a darker blue border along the rim. Near the bottom of the can is a carnival scene. In the middle of the label is the name of the beer in front of the top half of the sun. The label reads, “NEW MEXICO/STATE FAIR/CREAM ALE”. Along the top rim of the can are the words, “AN EXPERIENCE WORTH SHARING”. This item was sold at the New Mexico State Fair, an annual event in September in the city of Albuquerque dating back to 1881 where it was originally known as the Territorial Fair.La Cumbre Brewing Company is located on 3313 Girard northeast, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
On View
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1937–39
1937–39
ca. 1950
