Jar of Roland Marinated Mussels, 1940-1980

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Artifact Overview

This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Jar

Date Made

1940-1980

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.109.104

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Angela Rensch Ligibel.

Material

Glass (Material)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Red
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3 in
Diameter: 3.25 in

Jar of Roland Marinated Mussels, 1940-1980