{"product_id":"vintage-ohio-art-recipe-box-handwritten-recipes","title":"Vintage Ohio Art Metal Recipe Box with Handwritten Recipe Cards Cookbook Clippings USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well-loved vintage Ohio Art recipe box filled with decades of collected family recipes, handwritten recipe cards, typed recipes, cookbook clippings, newspaper recipes, and local restaurant memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming kitchen time capsule includes a wide variety of recipes gathered over the years. Highlights include handwritten family favorites, typed recipe cards, newspaper clippings, and a vintage pamphlet from The Embers restaurant in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, now closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-recipe-boxes-unique-estate-kitchen-finds\" title=\"metal recipe box packed vintage recipes\"\u003eMetal Recipe Box with Recipe Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ohio Art Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ohio Art Company, Made in USA, marked on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5\" x 3\" x 3¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwritten recipes, typed recipes, cookbook and newspaper clippings, recipe cards, dividers, and vintage restaurant pamphlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipe box remains structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a substantial assortment of vintage recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal alphabetical dividers remain inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting mix of handwritten, typed, and clipped recipes collected over many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical age-related wear to the painted metal finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome recipe cards show yellowing, folded corners, tape residue, and light staining from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidue from an old label is visible inside the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost no signs of age or use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light cosmetic wear from careful use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honest vintage wear while remaining fully usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant wear but retains collectible value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipe boxes like this became kitchen staples throughout the mid-20th century, growing one favorite recipe at a time as families clipped newspaper recipes, exchanged cards with friends, and preserved holiday traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the collection is a vintage pamphlet from The Embers restaurant in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, adding a nice piece of regional restaurant history alongside the family recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful piece for collectors of vintage kitchenware, cookbook ephemera, handwritten recipes, farmhouse décor, or anyone who enjoys preserving culinary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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