A cheerful paper mache Easter egg treat box painted with a chicken family — rooster, hen, and yellow baby chicks — the kind of nostalgic seasonal decor that turns up less and less each year.
Maker: Unmarked
Materials: Paper mache/cardboard
Dimensions: Approx. 7.0" long x 4.5" wide (at widest point); 3.0" deep (each half)
Origin: Not marked
Era: 1940s–1950s (estimated)
Condition: Vintage, used, good condition. The decorated white outer trim is torn, stained, and missing in small sections; it doesn't close quite right, with a small piece of tape inside. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This container opens into two halves, with the same illustration on both sides, edged with a decorative white "rickrack" paper trim. Several details point to an earlier production: the old-style illustration, the heavier folds in the paper rather than the smooth finish of newer reproductions, and construction typical of the era — though as an unmarked piece, exact dating relies on these visual cues rather than a printed date.
This one is empty; fill it with treats or display it as-is to bring a nostalgic, old-world charm to your Easter and spring decor.
Paper mache Easter eggs like this one trace back to Germany's Erzgebirge region, where the tradition of giving treat-filled eggs to friends and family dates to the late 19th century. Being made of paper, they're inherently fragile, and the fanciest older examples were finished with a lace or rickrack paper edge, much like this one.
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