Dish, Candy

Object number97.130.1

Artist Jacob H. Millstein

Manufacturer J.H. Millstein Company

Datec. 1945

MediumGlass; Cardboard; Ink

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

DescriptionColorless pressed glass in the shape of a Jeep with a man driving, a hollow interior, and cardboard closure.Dimensions2 x 1.75 x 4.25 in. (5.1 x 4.4 x 10.8 cm)
Inscriptions"JEEP" on either side.

Cardboard reads "THE JEEP WILLYS-OVERLAND FAMOUS SCOUT CAR / CONTENTS: DELICIOUS CANDY PELLETS, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, FLOUR / ARTIFICIAL COLORS AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS / WEIGHT 1/2 OZ. OR"
Label TextThese fanciful containers came stocked with colored candy “shots” inside. Jeep by J.H. Millstein Co. Jeannette, Pa

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