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CAS 0389-0718   CAS 0389-0718; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Francisco
Other Geographic Data City: San Francisco
Maker's Name John G. Ils & Co.
Date of Manufacture late 19th to early 20th century
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: lead, aluminum
Description Two-piece hinged food mold, each half in the form of three strawberries; Interior of mold is aluminum plated; "John G. Ils & Co." is stamped on one face of the hinge; "106" is embossed on one part of the mold.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.4, Width = 10.0, Depth = 5.5