{"product_id":"whitmans-pleasure-island-pirates-chocolate-box-1920s-vintage","title":"Whitman's Pleasure Island Pirates Chocolate Box — 1920s Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and captivating piece of American confectionery history — a \u003cstrong\u003eWhitman's Pleasure Island Pirates chocolate box\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to approximately 1924 or the 1920s, in excellent condition inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully lithographed artwork depicting pirates sorting through a treasure chest on the beach, surrounded by palm trees. A stunning example of early 20th-century commercial illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft border:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official copyright stamp reading \u003cem\u003eSTEPHEN F. WHITMAN \u0026amp; SON, INC. PHILADELPHIA, PA.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lithographed map of Pleasure Island — a classic pirate's map with a humorous confectionery twist. Geographical landmarks are named after candies and flavors, accompanied by a sailing pirate ship, a large decorative compass rose, sea mammals in the water, and a grid overlay. A delightful piece of graphic art in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful pirate-themed artwork throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This box was lovingly repurposed by the seller's grandmother to store children's china and glassware. Her handwritten label — \u003cem\u003e'child's dishes — china \u0026amp; glass'\u003c\/em\u003e — is still visible on the outside of the lid, adding a sweet personal history to this already charming piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Whitman's Chocolates (Stephen F. Whitman \u0026amp; Son, Inc., Philadelphia, PA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: Pleasure Island Pirates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: circa 1924 \/ 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible for lovers of vintage advertising, antique packaging, pirate memorabilia, or early American graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Price does not include shipping. Shipping cost will be calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitman's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48941304250521,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/6341\/9545\/files\/20260826_130607_1.jpg?v=1787845468","url":"https:\/\/shophomespunhappiness.com\/products\/whitmans-pleasure-island-pirates-chocolate-box-1920s-vintage","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}