A small, vintage lithographed tin food and dietetic tin for Blédine Jacquemaire, shown here in its sample size. This iconic French infant food product was intended for young children and reflects the strong focus on hygiene during the interwar period. The design depicts a mother and child, accompanied by the evocative slogan "The second mother," reinforcing the reassuring and medicalized message surrounding infant nutrition. The side panels detail the ingredients, instructions for use, and usage recommendations, while one panel clearly indicates that it was a sample distributed by the Jacquemaire company in Villefranche (Rhône). This miniature format is particularly sought after for collections of food tins and advertising related to childhood.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 5.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, minor wear consistent with age, micro-scuffs and small, occasional marks, lithograph well preserved, sound structure
Antique Blédine sample-sized box, very decorative and sought after for a pharmacy display case, infant nutrition collection or cabinet of curiosities.
