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Glass jar labeled 'Bakettes Colored Sugar' by Bakers Supply Company

Glass jar labeled 'Bakettes Colored Sugar' by Bakers Supply Company

Selling Price

$15

History

This vintage glass jar was produced by the Bakers Supply Company, likely during the mid-20th century, as a commercial container for colored sugar used in baking and decorating. Such jars were commonly found in bakeries, soda fountains, and home kitchens during the 1940s-1960s, representing an era when specialty baking supplies became widely available to consumers. The square paneled design and metal screw-top lid were typical of food storage containers of that period. Vintage advertising jars like this appeal to collectors of kitchenware, Americana, and advertising memorabilia. They are valued for their nostalgic charm, decorative labels, and connection to mid-century American consumer culture. Collectors of soda fountain memorabilia, bakery antiques, and Depression-era glassware particularly appreciate these items for their historical significance and display appeal in vintage kitchen collections.

Origin

United States

Maker

Bakers Supply Company

Time period

circa 1940-1960