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Jellybeans. 16 billion are gobbled
Traditions Continued from Page 3 up each Easter Sunday, (and swept up
for weeks afterward). Boston candy
Easter cards. To boost sales, maker William Schrafft came up with the
a printer in Victorian England concept during the Civil War; customers
spruced up generic spring were encouraged to send these nearly
greeting cards with bunnies. indestructible treats to soldiers.
Today, while not leading the Easter bonnets. It’s long been
Easter parade, Easter cards follow considered “good luck” to wear
Christmas, Valentines Day, and something new at Easter. 18th-century
Mother’s Day cards in popularity. author “Poor Robin” advised, “At Easter,
Easter lilies. Early Christians let your clothes be new, or else be sure
viewed the lily as a symbol of you will it rue”. Even in the direst days of
purity. This white trumpet lily the Depression, a new Easter bonnet, (or,
made its U.S. debut in the early at least a refurbished old one), remained
1900s, by way of Bermuda. within the range of most pocketbooks. As
Peeps. Every Easter, we choke the inimitable Irving Berlin put it:
down over 700 million of these “In your Easter bonnet,
marshmallow confections. Yellow with all the frills upon it,
chicks are the most popular, although there are You’ll be the grandest lady
Peep bunnies and eggs, too. It takes 6 minutes in the Easter Parade.”
to make a Peep. In 1953, it took 27 hours. (Unless, of course, you’re Fred Astaire. In that case, a
top hat will do, and you’re the “grandest fella”!)
Happy Easter!
TOP LEFT: The bunny family takes a breather. German
wood carving, 1960s. 2-1/2” h. x 4” l. $15-20. TOP
RIGHT: Celluloid and metal bunny windup. Window Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann.
décor piece from Campbell’s Department Store, Donald-Brian Johnson is the co-author of numerous books on
Bridgewater, Iowa, late 1940s. $50-75. LOWER RIGHT: design and collectibles, including “Postwar Pop”, a collection of
Hand-painted ceramic rabbit, unmarked, and Easter his columns. Please address inquiries (or chocolate bunnies) to:
egg display stand (Japan), 4” h. $5-10; $15-20. donaldbrian@msn.com

Manatee Co. Antiques Dealers

Ellenton, Palmetto & Terra Ceia

Emiline’s

Antique Mall FEED STORE

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1250 10th St. E. antiques & collectibles
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