Pitcher, Syrup
Pitcher, Syrup
Pitcher, Syrup

Pitcher, Syrup

Object number2018.67.4
Manufacturer
OriginDayton, OH
MediumPlastic; Paint; Metal
Credit LineGift of Karen L. Fritsche
DescriptionPlastic syrup pitcher giveaway or premium. Molded plastic in the shape of Aunt Jemima, an African American woman. Standing figure has dark brown-black skin and wide smile. Figure wears red head covering, full-length red dress, white shawl, and white waist apron. Figure is holding a white plate at front of waist. Handle on figure's back. Lever on back of figure's head moves the head up and down, thus opening and closing the pitcher. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (closed position): 5.375 x 2.5 x 3.25 in. (13.7 x 6.4 x 8.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (open position): 6.25 x 2.5 x 3.625 in. (15.9 x 6.4 x 9.2 cm)
MarksBack of skirt has raised text "AUNT JEMIMA / REG. U. S. PAT. OFF."

Underside has raised text "F. & F. / MOLD & DIE WORKS / DAYTON, OHIO / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesSyrup pitcher giveaway that was a promotional item for Quaker Oats. Part of a collection related to Joseph Vincent Fritsche, Jr.'s career with Quaker Oats. Joseph Vincent Fritsche, Jr., was born in Philadelphia in 1912. He met Louise Catherine Pfister when they were in the same sanitarium after they both contracted TB. They were married in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1939 after nine years of engagement. As a salesman for Quaker he was transferred to their Pittsburgh branch and covered the Western Pennsylvania territory and parts of West Virginia and Ohio. He was transferred to Connecticut and worked as a salesman in the Boston area before retiring from the company. Donor Karen L. Fritsche is Joseph and Louise's daughter.
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