Nabisco Thin Crisp Premium Saltine Cracker Tin 1993

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This is a Nabisco thin crisp saltine cracker tin. Each side has a different scene. The bottoms reads Blue Ribbons, Yellow Slickers and a Cracker Named Premium. The year was 1876. As america celebrated the Centennial the townspeople of St. Joseph, Missouri made a historic decision. They awarded a local cracker their top honor: a blue ribbon for excellence, and the name Premium was born. Since that day in 1876, Premium crackers have has a special place in kitchens all over America. This collectible canister commemorates the history of Premium and Nabisco with reproductions of original artwork from magazines, billboards and packages dating back to the turn of the century. Each panel of this nostalgic tin is a tribute to the heritage of Nabisco and Premium crackers. The animated portrait of the Nabisco soup chef was featured on roadside billboards in the late 1940's. The Premium salad shopper with her serving suggestions appeared in magazine advertisement. And one of the most beloved images from Nabisco's past, the Uneeda biscuit boy, first appeared in magazine advertisements in 1901. In the early 1900's the Uneeda boy was featured on everything from posters to trolley cars. clad in waterproof boots and a yellow slicker, he stood patiently in the rain to demonstrate the effectiveness of Nabisco's unique moisture-proof in-er-seal packages. read more