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Wrapper for Tootsie Roll Pop, Chocolate Flavored. Sweets Co. of America, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1938-1945.
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Wrapper for Tootsie Roll Pop, Chocolate Flavored. Made by the Sweets Company of America, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1938-1945. Printed paper, waxed; 5-1/2" wide x 5-3/8" high.
The Sweets Co. of America, Inc., Hoboken, N.J. Made in U.S.A.
Net Wt. 3/5 oz.
Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Powder, Invert Sugar, Wehy Powder, Non-Fat Dry Milk Solids, Salt, Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, U.S. Certified Colors.
The Sweets Company came to Hoboken in March 1938. The name, Tootsie Roll Pop, rather than just Tootsie Pop, the weight given in ounces and the general character of the depictions of children at play suggests the time range when made.
2011.005.0108
2011.005
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
1938 - 1945
Date(s) Created: 1938-1950 Date(s): 1938-1945
Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-05-26