Between the late 1890’s and 1910, Elmer Kirkland and Hummell & Co., both in Binghamton, NY, adopted tin boxes shaped and printed like travel trunks (yes that’s what luggage looked like). Deutsch Bros. of NYC  was a third major user.    

        American Can and other makers must have sold the idea to more than these three companies. If you have others, I’d like to hear from you.