Pfeiffer Brewing Co., D.B.A. Jacob Schmidt Brewing Co., St. Paul, Minnesota - "The Brew That Grew With The Great Northwest" -No Alcohol Statement, American Can Co., Keglined oval. 12oz Flat Top, Air Sealed, Grade 9.5. This can is a work of art by Minnesota native Duck Stamp artist Les Kouba. The Moose is one of the original 4 scenes he painted in the early 1950s for the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company, who used them to promote their flagship "Schmidt Beer". Like many of Kouba's scenes for Schmidt, this work shows western culture's rapid transformation the natural wilderness of the Northwest. At the time the scenes were interpreted as a showcase of progress. But look closely and you will see Kouba's subversive messages. In this painting, the moose, clearly the hero, scowls over his shoulder as the loggers clear-cut his forest home. The Schmidt Scenic series is an under-appreciated set of cans. Light scratch above the "idt" Beautiful new top lid installed by master can craftsman Art LaComb. Study our large, well-lit photos for condition. Read the description for any repairs or restoration. If you have any further questions or concerns text Erik at 919-807-9147.