Whitman's Fruits and Nuts, a hospitable Halloween greeting advertisement – Vintage Wall Art
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A window into the past: Whitman's Fruits and Nuts, a hospitable Halloween greeting advertisement, preserved in this historic image. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Whitman's Fruits and Nuts, a hospitable Halloween greeting advertisement
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Whitman's Fruits and Nuts was a candy brand whose name appears on this vintage Halloween greeting advertisement, which pairs the company's confections with a welcoming holiday scene. Ads like this one were a staple of early twentieth-century magazines and trade cards, when manufacturers leaned on seasonal holidays to put their products in front of families. Whitman's, established in Philadelphia in the 1840s, was one of the best-known American candy makers of its era, and its holiday imagery helped connect its name with the rituals of celebration. The piece is worth a closer look for its blend of commercial persuasion and folk-style Halloween cheer.
| Original scan | 581 × 800 px |
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| Reference | 1468 |
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