Candy, wrapped: Tootsie Fudge; Tootsie Coconut Fudge. Labeled " 2¢ " Made by Sweets Co. of America, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950s.
Entry/Object ID
2010.007.0142
Description
Tootsie Fudge; Tootsie Coconut Fudge. One piece of each candy in its original wrapper, labeled " 2¢ " Made by the Sweets Company of America, Hoboken, no date, circa 1950s. Printed clear cellophane wrapper on original contents; dimensions of wrapped object - circa 1-3/8" wide x 1-1/4" deep x 5/8" thick.
Packaging has some visible shrinkage and dimensional distortion; presumed to be brittle but otherwise closed as originally wrapped and intact with little damage; not opened. Fudge candy appears hardened and shows some deterioration; intact and apparently stable.
The Tootsie Fudge candy is chocolate Tootsie Roll. Wrapper printing is in a cream color along with the '2 cents' price. Toostsie imprinted on side panel has "Reg." in small type beneath it.
The Tootsie Coconut Fudge candy is a darker color that the one above. All wrapper printing is in a dark red and the word "Coconut" is in a script typeface. The '2 cents' is in a larger type than the one above. Toostsie imprinted on side panel has "Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." in small type beneath it.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
