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CALENDAR

CulturePrince Edward Island
Dimensions0.3 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm (1/8 x 12 x 12 in.)
Object numberHF.2023.47.3
DescriptionA square, paper calendar for 2023-2024. The exterior features “Cows 2024 Cowlendar 40 Years 1983-2023 16-Month Edition September 2023-December 2024” printed in a variety of fonts and sizes with many small images of various classic Cow company graphics in the background. The back shows the 13 images featured on the interior of the calendar with information on the company’s history, their various locations, and the manufacturer’s information.
Narrative
COWS was founded by Scott Linkletter in 1983, and started out as a small, local ice cream shop using a family ice cream recipe from Rustico, PEI. The company has grown over the years with locations throughout PEI. As their popularity has grown, so has demand for their cow themed merchandise. The company currently has store locations in Nova Scotia, British Colombia, Alberta, Ontario, and Beijing, China. 
PRODUCT PACKAGE
Prince Edward Island
2024
SHIRT
Canada
MUG
Prince Edward Island
FLOOR RUNNER
Prince Edward Island
c. 1945
JACKET
Canada
BOOK
Prince Edward Island
1983
PLAQUE
Canada
PRODUCT PACKAGE
Prince Edward Island
2024
BOOK
Canadian
1982