Snickers Bars Candy Box, circa 1940
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Artifact Overview
Mars Incorporated introduced Snickers in 1930. The chocolate-covered peanut, caramel and nougat candy bar quickly became a best-selling treat. Costumers could find this popular sweet, chewy snack displayed on a store's counter in a box like this.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Box (Container)
Date Made
circa 1940
Subject Date
circa 1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Mars, Incorporated of Chicago, Illinois
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.20.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 8.625 in
Length: 6.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed on top of box: Reach for / Candy Bars / by / MARS / SNICKERS / Candy Bars...
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