Planters Peanuts Jar, 1935-1945
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Artifact Overview
Planters Peanuts created its "spokesperson," Mr. Peanut, in 1916. A commercial artist started with a schoolboy's sketch -- submitted as part of a contest -- and added gentlemanly accessories, including a cane, monocle, top hat, gloves, and spats. The iconic illustrated character, pictured on the lid of this circa-1940 jar, has changed little over more than 100 years.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Jar
Date Made
1935-1945
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.7037
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Colorless
Yellow (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
on back of jar:
PLANTERS / PEANUTS
on bottom of jar:
PAT. APPLD. FOR / STREAMLINE JAR / MADE IN U.S.A.
on top of lid:
PLEASE / KEEP JAR / ALWAYS COVERED / HELP TO KEEP PEANUTS FRESH / KEEP JAR ALWAYS WELL FILLED / MISTER PEANUT / THANKS! - PLANTERS
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