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biscuit crate

By joyfully, 7 February, 2009
Description

I first became interested in this simply-crafted, but still sturdy wooden box when I noticed the ancient print on the front: "Milk Biscuits". Obviously a large wooden box for shipping biscuits came from a different era! Upon closer examination, I noticed an engraving on the darkened, peeling paper covering the side. It showed detail of a factory, apparently the factory that produced the biscuits. Above it was printed the factory name: Soltzenbach Biscuit Co.; Zanesville, OH. Horse-drawn carriages, ladies in bustles, and and cobblestone filled the foreground. I found no information on the web about this factory, but would love to know more about when and where this box was made, and how much it's worth.

Category
Other
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
engraving of factory on side of box
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
12"x 24" x 12"
Date Period
late 1800-early 1900
Weight
appr. 2#
History
from a factory in Zanesville, Ohio that made and sold milk biscuits. Bought at estate auction
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
?
For Sale?
No
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