Vintage 1940s Era Chiquita Banana Ornament Rare Kurt Adler Polonaise
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18868987 |
All proceeds from the sale of this item go to Rikki's Refuge, a no-kill, multi-species animal sanctuary in Rapidan, Virginia. We care for nearly 1300 animals of 22 species.
This colorful ornament could be used year round. Chiquita is 5.5 inches long. She is wearing her iconic fruit basket hat , cabaret ruffled sleeves and red skirt and shoes. The ornament is brightly painted with glitter accents on the skirt, sleeves and hat. 1947, CBI and Made in China is embossed on the ornament.<...br>The United Fruit Company introduced Chiquita Banana in 1943. The company changed its name to Chiquita Bananas in 1990. She is definitely a well known and beloved American icon.
This colorful ornament could be used year round. Chiquita is 5.5 inches long. She is wearing her iconic fruit basket hat , cabaret ruffled sleeves and red skirt and shoes. The ornament is brightly painted with glitter accents on the skirt, sleeves and hat. 1947, CBI and Made in China is embossed on the ornament.<...br>The United Fruit Company introduced Chiquita Banana in 1943. The company changed its name to Chiquita Bananas in 1990. She is definitely a well known and beloved American icon.
