SOLD - Salt and Pepper Shakers, Aunt Jemima & Uncle Mose, Black Americana Figural Plastic, USA, F&F Mold & Die Works, Vintage 1949–1950s

A 1949–1950s Aunt Jemima and Uncle Mose salt and pepper shaker set, cast in figural polystyrene by F&F Mold & Die Works of Dayton, Ohio — a complete pairing, and a genuine piece of mid-century advertising history.

• Maker: F&F Mold & Die Works | Brand: Aunt Jemima / Quaker Oats
• Materials: Polystyrene / Plastic
• Dimensions: approx. 3.5" tall each
• Origin: Dayton, Ohio, USA
• Era: 1949–1950s (discontinued)
• Condition: Aunt Jemima in average vintage condition with paint loss present, no cracks or dents. Uncle Mose in excellent vintage condition. Both stoppers intact. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A set for the kitchenalia or Black Americana collector building out a complete F&F Mold & Die Works lineup, or for anyone drawn to mid-century advertising history as a conversation piece on an open shelf.

This set was produced by F&F Mold & Die Works beginning in 1949 as a promotional giveaway for Quaker Oats customers who saved box tops from Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix. Aunt Jemima stands in her red dress, matching headscarf, white apron, and white neckerchief; Uncle Mose wears a red jacket and yellow pants, top hat in hand. Uncle Mose was originally named Uncle Rastus, renamed in the early 1910s to avoid confusion with the Cream of Wheat mascot of the same name — a change reportedly inspired by Chicago chef Frank L. White (1867–1938). Black Americana collectibles are a meaningful and complex category: this pair honors Nancy Green, one of the first African-American models and the advertising world's first living trademark, while preserving an unvarnished record of American commercial history. We encourage purchase with intent — for preservation, for education, and for the greater good.

This is one of three Aunt Jemima and Uncle Mose sets we currently carry, each in a different size and condition — search "Aunt Jemima" to compare and find the right one for your collection.