Chase's Ice Cream Carton, 1923-1930

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Artifact Overview

Before pre-packaged ice cream became common, some ice cream manufacturers produced their own cartons for customers to take home their freshly made ice cream from drug stores or ice cream parlors. Usually produced in quarts or pints, these cartons promised to be clean and hygienic and their wax-coated cardboard offered some insulation.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Carton (Container)

Date Made

1923-1930

Creator Notes

Created by Menasha Printing & Carton Company, a Menasha, Wisconsin based lithographer for Chase Ice Cream Co., Provo, Utah.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

83.21.271

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Width: 1.75 in
Length: 3 in

Inscriptions

front: Chase's The Best in the West Ice Cream verso: . . . Copyright 1923- Menasha Printing& Carton Co. Menasha, Wis. sides: Made by Chase's Ice Cream Provo, Utah one-half Pint closure tab: Guaranteed 1/2 Pint (liquid) Full Measure to Top underside: [logo] The Menasha Products Co. Menasha, Wis 203-3