Bag, Food Storage

Object number2010.11.65

Manufacturer D.L. Clark Company (1886 - 1995)

Date1980

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginEvanston, IL

Mediumplastic

Credit LineGift of Frank Jansen

DescriptionPlastic flattened Peanut Blossom Kisses candy bag. Red, blue, white, and yellow. Printed text providing maker and product information.Dimensions11.75 x 112.3748 in. (29.8 x 285.4 cm)
InscriptionsHandwritten text below product name in black ink "1980".
MarksPrinted, at top, "Kisses / The D.L. Clark Company [logo] DIV. OF BEATRICE FOODS CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA. 15212-EVANSTON, ILL. 60204-U.S.A. / [inside yellow sun burst] real peanut butter / CLARK [inside yellow square] 3/4 / POUND / Peanut Butter Kisses /[inside what rectangle] NET WT. 12 OZS. 340g. / [list of ingredents] / Peanut Blossom".
Historical NotesPart of a Clark candy company collection. Donor Frank Jansen grew up in Morningside where he played—center on the offense and a linebacker on defense—for the Morningside Bulldogs in both 1953 (13 years old) and 1954. He started working for the Clark Candy Company in 1961 and retired from the company in 1991. Starting out as a traffic manager in the North Side plant, he moved up to distribution manager, customer service manager, and finally purchasing manager. The D.L. Clark Company started out on the North Side in 1886.

Previous owner Frank Jansen

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