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Antique 1910s Battleship Brand Corn Wooden Caddy Box - Joannes Bros. Co. Green Bay, Wis.
**Description:**
beautiful, highly collectible piece of early 20th-century Midwestern advertising history.
authentic antique wooden presentation caddy or display box featuring a vibrant, rare lithographed paper label for "Battleship Brand" Corn.
The label proudly reads "Packed for Joannes Bros. Co., Green Bay, Wis." and showcases stunning graphics of an early American naval battleship alongside an illustration of a husked ear of sweet corn.
The label also notes a "1 Lb. 4 Ozs." capacity, corresponding to standard early canned goods.
**Construction & Design:**
This primitive piece features a rustic, dark-patinated wooden construction with a split interior creating two distinct compartments. It includes a sturdy, integrated central wooden dowel handle, making it a highly functional accent piece for home storage, a utensil caddy, or a retail store display.
**Condition Details:**
This antique box is in excellent vintage/primitive condition. The wooden frame is rock solid with no loose joints. The paper label is remarkably intact with rich, deep colors, showing only minor expected age wear, scuffs, and natural wood grain texture showing through (please see all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition).
**Perfect For:**
- Collectors of antique Wisconsin/Green Bay history and grocery memorabilia.
- Early American kitchen and country farmhouse decor.
- Military, naval, or WWI-era battleship theme collections.
**Shipping:**
Will be carefully packed and padded to ensure safe transit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
