Baked Goods Box

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Baked Goods Box

Entry/Object ID

2025.46.001

Description

Wooden baked goods crate from the bread company of Daniel M. Anthony of Rochester, NY. The sides are printed with "D. M. A. / Baked Goods / D. M. Anthony / Rochester, N.Y. The crate once had leather hinges but at some point a metal hinge was added when those gave out.

Context

D. M. Anthony (1836-1923) owned "D. M. A." a popular bread company. The company was established circa1865 when he and his brother bought out the Aerated Bread Company. He was so popular he expanded into a three story building in 1891. The company was sold to the National Biscuit Company in 1898.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

D. M. Anthony Company

Date made

1865 - 1898

Place

City

Rochester

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

11-3/4 in

Width

10-3/4 in

Length

19 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

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