M1173 Fantastic very early 20th century Country Store bakery counter display case with lithographed tin advertising “Freihofer’s Quality Cakes” “A cake for every taste POUND SPONGE FRUIT”. Original lithographed marquee remains intact on top of display. Tin construction with three glass panels surrounding the front and sides and a solid faux wood grained hinged door on the back opens to reveal three tin display shelves inside. Circa 1913 – 1920s. Freihofer’s originated in 1884 but didn’t begin selling cakes until 1913. Their revolutionary home delivery model tremendously helped to popularize their cakes which were originally delivered by horse-drawn wagons, and later by trucks. Three (3) faux bakery items included for display.
Measurements: 17” deep x 14 ¾” wide x 22 1/8” tall (27 ¼” tall including marquee.)
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