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by gummy
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13760

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

The gum was sold in 2 sizes, an 'Adult' pack (Fivers) and, as the wall sign shows, a smaller pack was available for a farthing, probably available at a confectioner where you could exchange your 5 wrappers to obtain a photo card of a popular footballer, movie star, jockey, boxer etc. The cards becam...
by gummy
Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13760

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

A shred of info regarding Goudey Gum & The Bristish Chewing Sweets connection. In April 1927 Harry Lauder a great chewing gum fan (the Prince Of Wales at the time was also a fan) was on a tour of America and Canada with a Major Hugh A Green. During this short time they purchased a $10,000 intere...
by gummy
Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:51 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13760

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

This is superb . Certainly associated with the Goudey Gum USA and British Chewing Sweets (Empire chewing ? ) of the 1930s. I would guess 1927 to 1931 ish. Brilliant find.

Edited to change date to 1927, as this ties in with the UK interests in Goudey.