Sturgis Pretzel House, metal tray
Baking pretzels in the Lititz Pretzel House
The image is a paper or card inset.
Name/Title
Sturgis Pretzel House, metal trayEntry/Object ID
2026.0.4Description
A metal tray for the Sturgis Pretzel House in Lititz. The scene shows still being baked in a hearth oven. Nathan Sturgis (1863-1942), a son of founder Julius Sturgis, took over the Pretzel business in 1904. He continued making his own yeast and baking pretzels in an open hearth oven to preserve the flavor and texture of his pretzels.Use
The tray would have provided advertising or served as a souvenir. The back of the tray has two magnetic strips anad could be attached to a metal container.Collection
Julius SturgisCategory
Advertising