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Catalog Number |
BE2002.1.98 |
Object Name |
Tin |
Description |
A tin empty package of Campfire Marshmallows. Consists of a circular metal tin, marked 12 oz, with no lid. It has a cream background with red and black writing that reads 'Campfire re. Us. Pat. Off. The original food, marshmallows, made by the Campfire Co., Milwaukee, Wis., Cambridge, Mass.' The other side is printed: 'For baking, topping, eating and toasting' and 'finest campfire marshmallows quality.' In small writing is 'tested and approved bureau of foods, sanitation and health conducted by good housekeeping magazine.' |
Year Range from |
1917 |
Year Range to |
1925 |
Dimensions |
H-8.6 W-14 Cir-44.3 cm |
History |
Traditionally marshmallows were only consumed for a short period during the year. Before prohibition, they were commonly found served at picnics and beach parties. Campfire Company of Milwaukee started making and selling marshmallows to popularize the food item for the use of cooking. They used special advertising and marketing techniques to open up the market which included promoting a recipe booklet filled with various recipes that included marshmallows. They also made the marshmallow round and sold it in large packages. Campfire Company was owned by the Imperial Candy Co and Redel Candy Corporation of Milwaukee Wisconsin which also operated out of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1917. References: 'Changing a Confection into Staple Article of Cookery'. Printer's Ink. Vol 114. Issue 4. January 27th, 1937 Campfire Marshmallows website https://www.campfiremarshmallows.com/campfire-history) |
People |
Larson, Barbara Sayers |