Description
ARTIFACT:
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Great, early circa 1900's lithograph candy tin for Whitman's Super Extra Marshmallow Drops by Mersereau Lithographs. The lid of the tin reads: "SUPER EXTRA MARSHMALLOW DROPS" in a whimsical font surrounded by a scene of flying cranes and plant life.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1900's
SIZE:Approximately 6" x 4" x 2 ½"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Lithographed tin.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:"THE MERSEREAU MFG. CO. BOXES BROOKLYN, N.Y." on lid
ITEM NOTES:This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-KYB-CON-KKY-25-15 LAAEX5/15
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The tin shows minor to moderate wear, mostly to the interior, nearly all of the lithograph details remain fully intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.