CANDY WRAPPER

Dimensions7.1 x 3.4 cm (2 13/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Object numberHF.2022.1.2.7

DescriptionA paper toffee wrapper with "Creamy / Toffee" written in cursive red font. At the top center in black cursive font is "Kerr's" with "2¢" in a circle positioned in the top-right corner. The company name is on the top edge of the reverse side in brown font. At the center is "Try (M?)e / 5¢ / Kerr's Butter Scotch".
Narrative

This Kerr's toffee wrapper 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.

Kerr's was founded in 1895 by Edward and Albert Kerr, two brothers who immigrated from Scotland. They opened a candy shop in St. Thomas, Ontario. Ove a century later, Kerr products are still manufactured in Ontario. Kerr's has not changed their recipe for toffee since they first started making them. They still use real butter and cream, which is smooth on the taste buds! Kerr's is also credited with being on of the first companies in Canada to sell lollypops.

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