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- Planters Peanuts Jar, 1935-1945 - 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.
- 1935-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Planters Peanuts Jar, 1935-1945
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.
- "Mr. Peanut" Whistle, 1940-1960 - 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, depicted in this whistle figurine, has changed little over more than 100 years.
- 1940-1960
- Collections - Artifact
"Mr. Peanut" Whistle, 1940-1960
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, depicted in this whistle figurine, has changed little over more than 100 years.