A rectangular-shaped black tin with gold and green accent borders around the edges. On the first long side of the object are the words "Where color is required, Trade Mark Artista water colors, use a gold medal product" and on the second long side are the words "Where color is required, Trade Mark Crayola Crayons, use a gold medal product." Both of the short sides contain the words "Trade Mark, An-Du-Septic, one cross, Made in USA by Binney & Smith Co., New York." This tin likely held art supplies such as crayons or paint.