5 Things You Didn't Know About Animal Crackers
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Animal Crackers
Who doesn't love animal crackers? Those little red boxes full of animal-shaped cookies have been an essential part of childhood for generations, but did you ever really stop to think about them?
They’ve Been Called ‘Barnum’s Animals’ Since 1902
The String Was Originally for ‘Ornamental’ Use
The Small Cartons Were Revolutionary
Until Barnum's Animals came around, crackers were sold in barrels or big tins. The single-serve box, which sold for five cents, was revolutionary at the time, and was such a success than many other brands followed suit.
37 Different Animals Have Been Represented Over the Years
The field has narrowed somewhat!