17 Eland / 18 Chimpanzee from Wild Animal Series (F275-21) issued by National Biscuit Company

Publisher National Biscuit Company American

1953

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From Wild Animal Series issued by National Biscuit Company (F275-21). 10 panel set each with pictures of two wild animals in their natural habitat separated by vertical dotted cutting line at center. Found inside boxes of Shredded Wheat. 3D pictures to be viewed with glasses provided (images appear out of focus without them). The entire set with viewer was also offered as a premium (see "send in" card). Burdick numbering is unclear whether F275-21 or -22.

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Title: 17 Eland / 18 Chimpanzee from Wild Animal Series (F275-21) issued by National Biscuit Company
Publisher: National Biscuit Company
Date: 1953
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 15/16 × 7 3/8 in. (10 × 18.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 310, F275-21.7
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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