2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
Artist/Maker: John Vanderlyn

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Display jar

Display jar
Display jar
Object name 
Display jar
Date 
1920-1940
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. octagonal
Description 
A large clear glass counter-top store octagonal display jar embossed on four narrow faces with the Planters' character "Mr. Peanut" with cane and top hat. Embossed on the front broad face "Planters' Pennant Salted Peanuts" with "Salted" across a large embossed "5c". On the rear broad face "Sold Only In Printed Planters' Red Pennant Bags".
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.3415
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.