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Church with Cross Steeple "Easter Greeting" Candy Container

Church Candy Container

Pattern
Church Candy Container
Glass Type
Rectangular Insert
Color
Clear
Era
1915–1920
Technique
Mould Pressed; Building made of Tin with Grass Hopper clip to hold Glass Insert in Tin
Markings
None

Historical Context

West made a series of buildings which could be used as banks. This particular church candy container doubled as a bank. The Easter Greeting script on the roof of the building with the bank slot suggests that a child could use the item as a bank after having ate the candy. The glass cross steeple is typically not foundd thus making it a rare candy container.

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