Hoffman's Ice Cream Tray, circa 1925
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During the 1920s, ice cream became Americans' favorite dessert. This 1920s ice cream tray features Kewpie characters introduced by illustrator Rose O'Neill in 1909. The impish but kind "Kewps," O'Neill claimed, existed to help people overcome their troubles. Triple-layered Neapolitan ice cream had its origins in the handmade ice cream brought to America during the 19th century by Italian immigrants.
During the 1920s, ice cream became Americans' favorite dessert. This 1920s ice cream tray features Kewpie characters introduced by illustrator Rose O'Neill in 1909. The impish but kind "Kewps," O'Neill claimed, existed to help people overcome their troubles. Triple-layered Neapolitan ice cream had its origins in the handmade ice cream brought to America during the 19th century by Italian immigrants.
Artifact
Tray
Date Made
circa 1925
Creators
O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
United States, Pennsylvania, Tyrone
Creator Notes
Created by Parker Brawner Company, Washington, D.C. based lithographers for W. E. Hoffman Co., Tyrone, Pennsylvania. Kewpie characters are based upon the art of Rose O'Neill.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
83.21.255
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 13.375 in
Width: 1 in
Length: 13.375 in
Inscriptions
Hoffman's Superior Ice Cream [copyright]Parker Brawner Co., Wash., D.C. [copyright]Rose O'Neill
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