Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle, 1988
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In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first Little Oscar, the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, Little Oscar George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This whistle comes from his personal collection. Molchan was the last Little Oscar.
In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first Little Oscar, the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, Little Oscar George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This whistle comes from his personal collection. Molchan was the last Little Oscar.
Artifact
Whistle
Date Made
1988
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.17.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of George A. Molchan.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Molding (Forming)
Color
Red
Tan (Color)
White (Color)
Yellow
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 2.25 in
Thickness: 0.5 in
Inscriptions
On front: Oscar/ mayer/ WIENERS/ Roasted for Flavor Across top on back: 1 2 3 4 5 On back:HOW TO PLAY THE WIENER SONG!/ #1 #2 #2 #3 #2 #4 #4 #2 #2 #3 #5/ I WISH I WERE AN OSCAR MAYER WIENER/ ©1988 OSCAR MAYER
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