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- Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" Hood Ornament - Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" Hood Ornament
Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, Presented to George Molchan as "Little Oscar" - This ceremonial key to the city of Buffalo, New York, was presented to George A. Molchan, who portrayed the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1958-1973
- Collections - Artifact
Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, Presented to George Molchan as "Little Oscar"
This ceremonial key to the city of Buffalo, New York, was presented to George A. Molchan, who portrayed the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987 - This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1951-1987
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Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987
This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Little Oscar Chef Hat, 1951-1987 - This chef hat was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. He was the last "Little Oscar." He tried to recruit replacements but was unable to find anyone with the right combination of small stature and winning personality. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1951-1987
- Collections - Artifact
Little Oscar Chef Hat, 1951-1987
This chef hat was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. He was the last "Little Oscar." He tried to recruit replacements but was unable to find anyone with the right combination of small stature and winning personality. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987 - This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1951-1987
- Collections - Artifact
Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987
This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- License Plate of George Molchan, the Oscar Mayer Mascot "Little Oscar," 1997 - Oscar Mayer, a Chicago-based maker of processed meat products, sent its first Wienermobile out on the road in 1936 as an advertising gimmick. With it, the company sent "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef," to spread goodwill. This license plate belonged to George Molchan, the company's last "Little Oscar," who portrayed the character from 1951-1987.
- 1997
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License Plate of George Molchan, the Oscar Mayer Mascot "Little Oscar," 1997
Oscar Mayer, a Chicago-based maker of processed meat products, sent its first Wienermobile out on the road in 1936 as an advertising gimmick. With it, the company sent "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef," to spread goodwill. This license plate belonged to George Molchan, the company's last "Little Oscar," who portrayed the character from 1951-1987.
- Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle, 1988 - In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile out on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, "Little Oscar" George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This whistle comes from his personal collection. Molchan was the last "Little Oscar."
- 1988
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Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle, 1988
In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile out on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, "Little Oscar" George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This whistle comes from his personal collection. Molchan was the last "Little Oscar."