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Concept: I was
working on another project, when someone asked me if I were making animal
crackers. I thought that might be a good project to try one day.
When I read that the year 2002 marked the 100th anniversary of "Barnum's
Animals Crackers", I had to get to work right away.
Image Area: 15"
x 20"
Status:
available at the Paper Cutter phone 302.328.3068 or e-mail
Fun Facts about the real animal crackers...
- Nabisco, originally called The National Biscuit Company, trademarked
Barnum's Animals in 1902.
- The first animal-shaped cookies were invented in England in the late
1800's.
- The circus wagon box was designed with a string so it could be hung from a
Christmas tree.
- 300,000 animal crackers are baked in an hour.
- There have been 54 different animals made into cookies since 1902.
- Only four animals have survived all 100 years: lions, tigers, bears, and
elephants.
All limited
edition prints are signed and numbered.
Please visit my shops at
EBay and
Etsy or
contact me
directly to purchase.

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All artwork, photography, and illustrations ©Stephen Kinsey 2009
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