Box, Food Storage
Object number2004.191.1
Manufacturer
General Mills, Inc.
Date1991
MediumPaper/ink
Credit LineGift of Craig Britcher
DescriptionOrange Wheaties cereal box featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins 1991 Stanley Cup Championship. Dimensions12 x 2.75 x 8.5 in. (30.5 x 7 x 21.6 cm)InscriptionsAt bottom front of box is a black banner that reads: "1991 NHL STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS/PITTSBURGH PENGUINS" with a Penguins logo at the top center of the banner.
Left side of box has an essay titled "The Champion Tradition Continues."
The back of the box has an essay titled "A Tribute to the 1991 NHL Champion Pittsburgh Penguins" by Tom McMillan.
Below this is a team photo and identifications.
Right side of box has ingredients and nutrition information.
MarksName and logo on box: "General Mills".
Top left corner of front of box has a "G" logo and "General Mills" printed in white.
Top right corner has "The Breakfast of Champions / Whole Grain Cornflakes" in yellow.
Above photo on front is written "Whole Grain / Wheaties".
Historical Notes1991 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Champions Wheaties Box. This commemorative Wheaties box was issued in 1991 to honor the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Championship.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Penguins
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