Set of seven ring-shaped aluminum food molds. Six small, "Individual Molds" that are 3 1/2 inches in diameter (.2-.7) and one "Large Mold" 8 1/2 inches in diameter (.8) contained in original box (.1). Large mold is inscribed with manufacturer's name "MIRRO." The Box is printed with illustrations of the seven molds and different foods that can be prepared using them. Recipes are printed on the back of the box.
jelly molds
aluminum (metal)
paper (fiber product)
Shaper, Food
Mold, Food
Mold, Ring
Mold, Ring
"MIRRO / The Finest Aluminum / MADE IN USA TRADEMARK REGISTERED" (Engraved)
"For Appetizing Dishes / in Fascinating Shapes / Aluminum / Ring Mold Set / Large Mold / Individual Molds / Nove Recipes / on Bottom / of the Box." (printed)
"RING MOLD RECIPES / DOMESTIC SCIENCE TESTED / [recipes - see photograph] / Contents of Aluminum Molds can be instantly / removed by dipping in hot water / Made in U.S.A. / 1/12 DZ 719M" (Back of box.)
Mirro (Manufacturer)
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
8 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Sarah Moore Field Collection
1998.6016.1-.8
1920-1940 ("Mirro" name in use starting in 1917. Recipes do not mention refrigeration.)
Manitowoc (Manitowoc county, Wisconsin)
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