Can of Roland Pork Cocktail Sausages, 1950-1970

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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

Can (Container)

Date Made

1950-1970

Creator Notes

Product of Denmark, distributed by American Roland Food Corp, New York City, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.109.108

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Red
Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Diameter: 2.375 in

Can of Roland Pork Cocktail Sausages, 1950-1970