Posted 9 years ago
Hunter
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Not sure where exactly I found this old fruitcake tin, but I love it dearly. The color scheme and textured detailing totally copies Wedgwood's Jasperware line.
The Ward Baking Company imprint is on the underside of the lid, which is decorated with a bird of paradise, hence the name Paradise Fruitcake. The outside of the container shows Greek-inspired figures, fountains, and trees.
This little beauty now houses my sewing supplies. Anyone know details about the Ward Baking Co.?
I can't tell you anything about your tin but I just wanted to say Thank You.
It reminds me of one that my grandmother had that she kept her buttons in. I haven't seen one of them for a very long time.
Memories...can't beat them sometimes.
cassiereroni
Quick google renders this site>>>>http://www.wardbakingcompany.com/Ward_Baking_Company/Home.html
with this information and more>>>Ward Baking Company
Historical Site
Repository for information related to
the Ward Baking Company and its founder,
Robert Boyd Ward, including associations with early American Baseball's Federal League
and the Brooklyn Tip-Tops.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks Cassie & Pops for the comments - looks like Ward was founded in 1849, changed to Continental Baking Co. in 1925, was the largest baking company in the U.S. for a while, and eventually released Wonder Bread and Hostess Twinkies. Had no idea!
Thanks bratjdd for the love!
Thanks scandinavian_pieces and Bellin68 for the love!
looks just like Wedgwood!! love it!!