Another specialized type of can that is much in demand is the tobacco can. Most of the tobacco cans collectors are interested in were made to hold pipe tobacco. Some tins were made to hold chewing plugs, snuff, cigars, or cigarettes, and there were also containers to dispense or display tobacco in stores.
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