RARE c1900 STARTUP CANDY CO Provo UTAH MAGNOLIAS CANDY BOX ANTIQUE UNUSED
Rare MAGNOLIAS PERFUME CANDIES Box
This box, circa 1900, is for Startup Candy Company in Utah. The Startup Candy Company is the oldest candy company in Utah and one of the oldest candy companies in the United States. William Startup started making candy in his basement in Manchester, England in 1820. He developed the first hard candy and called it “American Cough Candy” because he hoped to bring his new recipe to America one day. However, William died before making it to America, but he left his legacy to his son and namesake. William Startup Jr. learned the candy-making process as a young boy and continued to run his father’s candy business.
This box, unopened, is for Magnolias Perfume Candy, made by the Magnolia Confectionery Company
"Absolutely Pure, Sweetly Thine. Are the acme of perfection as a Breath Purifier, being suitable for ladies as well as gentlemen, Being made with the highest class perfumes, they are pleasingly fragrant & delicious, Hygienic, Delightful Pure."
Approx 5" x 2" when unopened
This box is in new condition, having never been opened or folded, and is extremely rare. No folds or tears, as shown in pictures.
This box, circa 1900, is for Startup Candy Company in Utah. The Startup Candy Company is the oldest candy company in Utah and one of the oldest candy companies in the United States. William Startup started making candy in his basement in Manchester, England in 1820. He developed the first hard candy and called it “American Cough Candy” because he hoped to bring his new recipe to America one day. However, William died before making it to America, but he left his legacy to his son and namesake. William Startup Jr. learned the candy-making process as a young boy and continued to run his father’s candy business.
This box, unopened, is for Magnolias Perfume Candy, made by the Magnolia Confectionery Company
"Absolutely Pure, Sweetly Thine. Are the acme of perfection as a Breath Purifier, being suitable for ladies as well as gentlemen, Being made with the highest class perfumes, they are pleasingly fragrant & delicious, Hygienic, Delightful Pure."
Approx 5" x 2" when unopened
This box is in new condition, having never been opened or folded, and is extremely rare. No folds or tears, as shown in pictures.
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