Plastic Promotional Salt & Pepper Shakers
Item Contributed By: Deena Kilmon
Approximate Age or Date of Origin: 1950s
About the Item
These lightweight plastic salt and pepper shakers were found in an empty home on Tilghman Island. Once given away as promotional items—similar to today’s branded pens or calendars—they were a quirky yet practical way for businesses to stay on the kitchen table.
Their humble design and unexpected material make them a lighthearted reminder of how everyday marketing found its way into homes across the Chesapeake.
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