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Schnitzelbank Mustard Jar
Identifier:
2005.23.1Description:
Clear glass cylindral bottle has a gold colored metal screw top. There is a paper label that wraps around the entire middle section of the bottle. The label features an illustration of the Schnitzelbank Restaurant building that is located on Jefferson SE in Grand Rapids. Under the illustration is a white banner with red lettering reading "Schnitzelbank." An yellow oval below that states "German Style Mustard." The label also contains use suggestions, a bar code, the internet address of Schnitzelbank, ingredients and manufacturing information.;This jar represents an ethnic food made for and distributed by a local business, the landmark Schnitzelbank Restaurant. It will be used in the "Tasty Stew" section of the permanent Newcomers exhibition.Date:
2003 – 2004Materials:
Glass, Metal, PaperDimensions:
4.25" hCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitSource:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Newcomers: The People of this Place (after 2008)Related Entities:
Schnitzelbank Restaurant (creator)Alternate names: The Schnitz
The Schnitzelbank Restaurant was founded around 1934 by Gustav and Martha Horn who settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1920s after emigrating from Germany with their daughters Charlotte and Emilie. Often referred to as '"The Schnitz" by regular customers, the restaurant first opened at 209-211 Wealthy Street before moving to 342 Jefferson Street in 1938. The interior murals and imagery were painted by the founders and their family and the traditional German food was well-loved in Grand Rapids. In the mid-1960s, Karl Gustav Siebert, son of Charlotte, took over the business and in February 2006, the Schnizelbank closed its doors after the property lot was sold to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for additional parking. Schnitzelbank Restaurant (donor)
Alternate names: The Schnitz
The Schnitzelbank Restaurant was founded around 1934 by Gustav and Martha Horn who settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1920s after emigrating from Germany with their daughters Charlotte and Emilie. Often referred to as '"The Schnitz" by regular customers, the restaurant first opened at 209-211 Wealthy Street before moving to 342 Jefferson Street in 1938. The interior murals and imagery were painted by the founders and their family and the traditional German food was well-loved in Grand Rapids. In the mid-1960s, Karl Gustav Siebert, son of Charlotte, took over the business and in February 2006, the Schnizelbank closed its doors after the property lot was sold to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for additional parking.
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