Bag, Tote
Object number2019.90.1
Date2019
OriginVietnam
MediumFabric; Polypropylene(?)
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionReusable tote bag made of red woven polypropylene(?) fabric. Rectangular bag with two strap handles. Bag folds to flat. Front has white printed commemorative text, business information, and sponsor logos. Red loop at the top center of the front panel. Inside is removable bag bottom that is covered in matching red fabric. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Unfolded): 23 x 13 x 10.25 in. (58.4 x 33 x 26 cm)Height x Width x Depth (Folded): 22.875 x 13.25 x 1.125 in. (58.1 x 33.7 x 2.9 cm)
InscriptionsFront has printed white text "GROCERIA / MERANTE / 412-683-3924 / 40TH ANNIVERSARY / SPONSORED BY: / [business logos]"; business logos have printed white text, from top to bottom, left to right:
"PARMA / BRAND / MADE IN U.S.A.";
"SINCE / 1935 / Schneider's / SUPREME DAIRY PRODUCTS";
"Just right for your delight / Established 1921 / Sanchioli Bros. Bakery";
"LAMAGNA / CHEESE";
"BEDILLION / HONEY FARM"; and
"Apple Cookie / & Chocolate / COMPANY / 412-825-3550".
MarksWhite tag inside bag along front proper left seam has black printed text "PO#: M000011039 / Made in Vietnam".
Historical NotesGroceria Merante 40th anniversary reusable tote. Groceria Merante in the South Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh celebrated 40 years as a family-owned business. Sisters Filomena and Julia Merante co-own the market, which they took over from their parents Italo and Filomena, immigrants from Italy. The shop carries imported Italian ingredients and homemade sauce, sausage, fried peppers, and sandwiches. The clientele has shifted from customers of Italian descent from the neighborhood to employees from the Oakland-based hospitals, Pitt’s students and alumni, and people seeking authentic Italian fare. In celebration of the milestone, the shop hosted a block party on August 24, 2019 with vendors sampling Italian foods; listed on the shopping bag are food companies (some local) that participated in the block party.
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Groceria Merante
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Sanchioli Brothers Bakery
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Filomena Merante
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Filomena Merante
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Italo Merante
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Julia Merante
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