Planters Peanuts Jar, 1935-1945

Summary

Planters Peanuts created its "spokesperson," Mr. Peanut, in 1916. A commercial artist started with a schoolboy's sketch -- submitted as part of a contest -- and added gentlemanly accessories, including a cane, monocle, top hat, gloves, and spats. The iconic illustrated character, pictured on the lid of this circa-1940 jar, has changed little over more than 100 years.

Planters Peanuts created its "spokesperson," Mr. Peanut, in 1916. A commercial artist started with a schoolboy's sketch -- submitted as part of a contest -- and added gentlemanly accessories, including a cane, monocle, top hat, gloves, and spats. The iconic illustrated character, pictured on the lid of this circa-1940 jar, has changed little over more than 100 years.

Artifact

Jar

Date Made

1935-1945

Creators

Planters Peanuts (Firm) 

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.7037

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic

Color

Colorless
Yellow (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in

Width: 5 in

Length: 7.5 in

Inscriptions

on back of jar: PLANTERS / PEANUTS on bottom of jar: PAT. APPLD. FOR / STREAMLINE JAR / MADE IN U.S.A. on top of lid: PLEASE / KEEP JAR / ALWAYS COVERED / HELP TO KEEP PEANUTS FRESH / KEEP JAR ALWAYS WELL FILLED / MISTER PEANUT / THANKS! - PLANTERS

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