Character Toy, Frosted Flakes Cereal, Tony The Tiger
Identifier:
2010.34.1.22
Description:
Middle sized, plush, cartoon tiger named Tony with a red bandanna around it's neck with his name written. Tony the Tiger is used as an advertising character for Frosted Flakes cereal.;In 1952 "Kellogg Cereal" held a contest to see who would become the mascot for their new cereal that would later be called "Frosted Flakes." Tony the Tiger was originally a tie with Katy the Kangaroo, but in 1953 Tony was declared the winner.;Red bandanna around neck with "Tony" printed on it. Information tag on leg.;In 1952 "Kellogg Cereal" held a contest to see who would become the mascot for their new cereal that would later be called "Frosted Flakes." Tony the Tiger was originally a tie with Katy the Kangaroo, but in 1953 Tony was declared the winner.
Date:
circa 1980
Dimensions:
15" h 13" w
Current Location Status:
Education Program
Source:
Gift Of John And Carol Henry
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_the_Tiger
Related Entity:
Henry, John (donor)
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