Diamond Coca-Cola Can
Title
Diamond Coca-Cola Can
Subject
Soft Drinks
Foodways
Description
This specific design, according to collectablesodacans.com, was first sold in 1966.
"Coke moved to the Harlequin design that is sometimes indicated as the small diamond can. The first version is available as a flat and a pull top, with the flat top being a much tougher find. The distinction between the first and second version of this can is made by the placement of the 'Contents 12 FL OZS'. The first version has it at the top, while the second, available only as a pull tab for the first time, shows it at the bottom."
This is a second version of the Harlequin can, because the '12 FL OZ' is at the bottom of the can.
Interestingly, though, the coloring on this can is green. Rather than it having been originally green, it was probably the result of the color changing after years underground. There is still some red on the opposite side of the can.
"Coke moved to the Harlequin design that is sometimes indicated as the small diamond can. The first version is available as a flat and a pull top, with the flat top being a much tougher find. The distinction between the first and second version of this can is made by the placement of the 'Contents 12 FL OZS'. The first version has it at the top, while the second, available only as a pull tab for the first time, shows it at the bottom."
This is a second version of the Harlequin can, because the '12 FL OZ' is at the bottom of the can.
Interestingly, though, the coloring on this can is green. Rather than it having been originally green, it was probably the result of the color changing after years underground. There is still some red on the opposite side of the can.
Publisher
Phoenix Project
Date
1966-1971(?)
Contributor
Emmett Cantkier
Type
Metal
Identifier
a150 ACC 166
Coverage
CCU 310
Collection
Citation
“Diamond Coca-Cola Can,” The Phoenix Project , accessed October 11, 2024, https://martaphoenixproject.gsuanthropology.com/items/show/183.