Syrup Dispenser: Aunt Jemima Black Americana, F&F Mold & Die Works, Dayton OH, Vintage 1949 - SOLD

A piece of American advertising history, and a record worth preserving.

• Maker: F&F Mold & Die Works (Aunt Jemima / Quaker Oats brand)
• Materials: Plastic
• Dimensions: 5.5" tall x approx. 3" wide (front to handle)
• Origin: Dayton, Ohio, USA
• Era: Vintage 1949-1950s (discontinued)
• Condition: Good vintage condition; a fair amount of paint loss, mostly on the neck scarf, photographed. No cracks, dents, chips or missing pieces. This was an inexpensive item to produce and was not intended to last as long as it has. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Aunt Jemima stands in her red dress, matching headscarf, white apron and white neckerchief, serving as a syrup dispenser.

A piece for collectors focused on preservation and historical documentation.

This Aunt Jemima syrup dispenser was made by F&F Mold & Die Works in Dayton, Ohio, starting in 1949 as a promotional giveaway for Quaker Oats customers who saved Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix box tops. Black Americana collectibles are a meaningful and complex category. This piece honors Nancy Green, one of the first African-American models and the advertising world's first living trademark, while also preserving an unvarnished record of American commercial history. We encourage purchase with intent for preservation, for education, and for the greater good.