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Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955

Mr. Peanut character jug produced in pink glass in the United States circa 1955. Mr. Peanut is the advertising logo and mascot of Planters, an American snack-food company owned by Hormel. He is depicted as an anthropomorphic peanut in its shell, wearing the formal clothing of an old-fashioned gentleman, with a top hat, monocle, white gloves, spats, and cane. He is reported of British heritage and has the proper name of Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe.

Maker:

unknown

United States

circa 1955

Model #:

Glass

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

3 3/4"

Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
Mr. Peanut character jug - United States circa 1955
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