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Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25
Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25

Cream of Wheat Cereal Bowl 20th Century Locomotive Chef Rastus 6.25" Diam.

$ 44.88

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Light crazing. Images are intact without scratching or erosion. No chips, breaks, mends, flakes, gouges or mentionable boo-boo's.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Type of Advertising: Cereal Bowl
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Cereal
  • black Americana: Edward V. Brewer, Frank L. Wright, Uncle Rastus
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: Multi-color
  • Brand: Cream of Wheat
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Date of Creation: 1918

    Description

    Excellent condition Cream of Wheat cereal bowl featuring Chef Rastus (Frank L. Wright) and the 20th Century Limited locomotive.
    Pale yellow background.  Center artwork predominantly light blue, black, and red.  Underneath, marked in gold with following words: "Trade Mark Reg. U. S. & Can. Patent Office ~ Made in U.S.A."
    The 20th Century Limited began NYC to Chicago rapid service in 1902.  The train locomotive we see on this piece operated in the early 1900's.
    Frank
    L. White (c. 1867 – February 15, 1938) was a professional chef best known as the model for the fictional breakfast chef (often identified as "Rastus") featured on the boxes of, and advertising for, Cream of Wheat breakfast cereal.
    A native of Barbados
    , he immigrated to the U.S. in 1875 becoming a citizen
    in 1890. He was working as a master chef
    at a Chicago restaurant at the time he was photographed for the cereal box in 1900.
    Advertising artist was Edward V. Brewer.
    Dimensions:
    Top diameter: 6 1/4"
    Bottom diameter: 3 1/4"
    Height: 1 1/2"
    Condition: no reportable condition issues. Very light crazing commiserate with age.
    The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge.  If you have a question on an item prior to purchase, please ask. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.