Popsicle Advertising Campaign Collection, 1951-1958 and undated

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Popsicle Advertising Campaign Collection, 1951-1958 and undated

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The Popsicle was patented in 1923 by Frank Epperson, and sold to the Joe Lowe Company in 1925. Collection contains large and small format printed poster advertisements of Popsicle brand's line of frozen dessert products between 1951 and 1958, and documents Popsicle's marketing efforts during the last decade that the brand was owned by the Joe Lowe Company, prior to its purchase by Consolidated Foods (the brand is currently owned by Unilever). The posters depict promotional tie-ins with circuses as well as the Walt Disney Company; coupon offers; gift incentives for saving product wrappers; contests; and efforts to target children as consumers. Also includes memoranda sent to Popsicle salesmen during 1957-1958.

5.8 Linear Feet; 210 Items

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David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6360015

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