Vintage Chewing Gum Box Three X Cardboard

Description

This scarce cardboard display box dates from the 1910's or 1920's and originally held one hundred sticks of Three - X chewing gum, manufactured by Wm. J. Wischmann, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY.  The sides of the box lid have images of a peppermint leaf and are inscribed "XXX Peppermint Chewing Gum."  The top of the lid is also inscribed "Made especially for your odd change sales," a reminder to the merchant to place the display box near the cash register.  The box measures about six and a quarter inches tall by three and a quarter inches wide by two inches deep and is in good condition with corner wear, surface scuffing, a couple of tape marks, and minor discoloration.  It has been shrink wrapped for protection. It measures 6.25 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide.