Heart-Shaped Miss Saylor's Chocolates Box, c. 1950s-1960s

Name/Title

Heart-Shaped Miss Saylor's Chocolates Box, c. 1950s-1960s

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.44

Description

Acc. No. 17.1.44 Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda Date or Period: circa 1950's-1960's Object: Box, candy Description: A heart-shaped candy box with a removable lid. The lid has a printed design of red colored leaves on a gold and silver background and states, "Miss Saylor's Unusual Candies"; attached to the lid is a red satin bow. The bottom of the box has a printed label, "Miss Saylor's Chocolates". Size: W-11 1/2” x L 11” History of Object: A Valentine's Day gift box of Miss Saylor's Chocolates, probably given to Mrs. Charles (Wenonah) Martin. Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin Date: 01/21/2017