CANDY WRAPPER

Dimensions0.8 x 2 x 3.8 cm (5/16 x 13/16 x 1 1/2 in.)

Object numberHF.2022.1.2.1

DescriptionA Chiclets candy wrapper with beige background and large, red letter "C" with images of cherries and leaves printed on the top right and bottom of the front. Also printed on the front is the brand name, flavor, and location of manufacturer printed in either red or navy.
Narrative

This chiclets package was discovered along with a collection of other candy wrappers during renovations at a former Lebanese grocery store on the corner of Pownal and Richmond Streets in Charlottetown. The owners were still in contact with the daughters of Saied and Esma Kays, the owners of the grocers. When the daughters saw the pile of candy wrappers, they shared how when they used to help their parents in the store, they would partake in some candy tasting and then hide the wrappers in an opening underneath the countertop to avoid being caught.

Chiclets all started with chicle, a kind of sap that was the base ingredient in Chiclets. And of course, the inspiration for their name. Invented by the Cadbury Adams company, Chiclets were added to their candy lineup in 1900 and the only flavour to begin with was peppermint. As we can see by the mid-20th century, wild cherry flavour was now on the menu. Chiclets were available in small sample 2-piece packages, like the one here, or larger 12-piece boxes.

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