1917 YUCATAN CHEWING GUM TIN LITHOGRAPH DISPLAY TIN WRIGLEY ADAMS PULVER SEN - SEN
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:24368926 | Type of Advertising: Tin |
Date of Creation: 1917 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Color: Yellow | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Brand: Yucatan Chewing Gum |
1917 YUCATAN CHEWING GUM TIN LITHOGRAPH COUNTERTOP DISPLAY TIN COUNTRY/GENERAL STORE
One of the world’s first chewing gums created in the late 1800’s made from natural sap produced in the Yucatán Peninsula. Ancient Mayan Aztec people used to chew this sap after means for hygienic purposes of cleaning their teeth after eating.
1879 William White discovers how to flavor chicle choosing peppermint as the 1st flavor named Yucatan Chewing Gum. Prior to this bei...ng discovered all chewing gum was flavored black licorice such as Sen-Sen and Adam’s Black Jack gum.
This tin is extremely rare and in beautiful condition. Please review all photos for overall condition as I’ve done my best to provide views from all angles. Feel free to make an offer and thank you for your consideration.