Can of "La Diamond noir de la Cuisine" Extra Brushed Truffles, 1940-1980

Summary

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.

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

Can (Container)

Date Made

1940-1980

Creators

Spec. Ali. Guillot 

Place of Creation

France 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.109.109

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Red
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
White (Color)

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