Matzo Ball Soup Mix Box, 1998-2008

Summary

In 1888, Behr Manischewitz began baking matzo, a special unleavened bread, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His operation grew quickly, as Manischewitz incorporated new machinery and other improvements that revolutionized the baking process. Throughout the twentieth century, the Manischewitz Company expanded its product line and applied innovative methods for production, packaging, distribution, and marketing to become one of America's largest kosher brands.

In 1888, Behr Manischewitz began baking matzo, a special unleavened bread, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His operation grew quickly, as Manischewitz incorporated new machinery and other improvements that revolutionized the baking process. Throughout the twentieth century, the Manischewitz Company expanded its product line and applied innovative methods for production, packaging, distribution, and marketing to become one of America's largest kosher brands.

Artifact

Packaging

Date Made

1998-2008

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2010.2.97

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.

Material

Cardboard

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in

Width: 6 in

Length: 1.5 in

Inscriptions

printed on front: Manischewitz / Quality Since 1888 / KOSHER FOR PASSOVER AND ALL YEAR ROUND / Matzo Ball & Soup Mix printed on back: Manischewitz / Quality Since 1888 / KOSHER FOR PASSOVER AND ALL YEAR ROUND / Matzo Ball & Soup Mix / Makes 9 to 12 Matzo Balls. printed on proper right side panel: Manischewitz / Quality Since 1888 / KOSHER FOR PASSOVER AND ALL YEAR ROUND / Matzo Ball & Soup Mix / Matzo Ball Soup is a delicious soup you can serve anytime. Enjoy all of our matzo ball, and matzo ball & soup products throughout the year.

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