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Original vintage 1960s Pepsi-Cola 12-ounce pull-tab soda can featuring mixed-metal construction and regional Pennsylvania canning identification.Historical & Collector DetailsThis collectible features the classic red, white, and blue Pepsi-Cola bottle-cap logo against a metallic silver background with diagonal striping and red PEPSI lettering.Of particular interest is the original identification for K & S Canning Co. of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania 19405.During the 1960s, independent Pepsi-Cola bottlers increasingly relied on cooperative and centralized canning facilities to produce canned soft drinks.Item Specifications- Brand: Pepsi-Cola
- Era: 1960s, possibly late 1960s
- Capacity: 12 fluid ounces
- Construction: Tin-plated steel body with aluminum end
- Opening Style: Early pull-tab
- Canning Company: K & S Canning Co.
- Location: Bridgeport, Pennsylvania 19405
- Markings: ALUMINUM / PAT PEND
- Contents: EmptyCondition — PLEASE READOriginal vintage condition with substantial age-related wear.Visible oxidation, scattered dark spotting, scratches, discoloration, and finish loss are present throughout the exterior. More pronounced corrosion and deterioration are visible along the vertical steel seam and around portions of the rims.The pull-tab opening is exposed, and the pull ring is no longer attached. The opposite end appears intact, with noticeable surface scratches and residue.Despite its wear, the original Pepsi-Cola bottle-cap graphics, diagonal stripes, and regional canning identification remain recognizable.The can has not been restored or refinished.Collector AppealAn interesting example of early Pepsi-Cola canned beverage packaging, combining steel and aluminum construction with regional Pennsylvania manufacturing history.Suitable for collectors of vintage soda cans, Pepsi-Cola advertising, early pull-tab packaging, Pennsylvania memorabilia, and mid-century Americana.Please carefully review all photographs for the exact condition. Sold as an empty vintage collectible for display purposes only.Carefully packaged for shipping.
