Campbell Kids two-sided character jug produced in China for Benjamin & Medwin of New York, New York, in 1998. The Campbell Kids are the advertising cartoon mascot of the Campbell Soup Company. Drawn by Grace Drayton in 1904, who was known for her chubby figures with round faces, wide-set eyes, and a pug nose, the characters became popular almost immediately, leading to the production of many promotional items fashioned in their likeness. These plump toddlers represented the era's perception of health and wholesomeness. The Campbell Kids have spanned many generations and still represent the Campbell Soup Company today. Wearing a chef's hat with a C on the front, this two-sided character jug shows a girl on one side and a boy on the other. A soup ladle forms the handle of the jug.
Maker:
unknown
China
1998
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
4 1/2"
