A red-headed boy in a Buster Brown suit, clutches his chocolate bar and cries — we still don't know why, there's plenty of chocolate.
Maker: Bristol Ware for Hershey's Food Corporation
Materials: Metal tin
Dimensions: 4.0" long, 3.0" wide, 2.25" tall
Origin: Hong Kong
Era: Vintage, 1980s
Condition: Vintage, used — very good; rust spots on bottom and edges (photographed); interior very clean; now empty. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This small rectangular tin depicts an early 1900s dining room scene with a boy who has strong opinions about sharing his chocolate. The tin has a rich burgundy/wine color with a textured surface and a charming period illustration.
A delightful piece for the Hershey's collector, the advertising tin enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates a bit of nostalgia on the kitchen shelf.
Made by Bristol Ware for Hershey's Food Corporation in the 1980s, this tin captures the kind of storytelling illustration that made mid-century advertising tins so collectible today.
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