Retro Cookie Tin Appraisal

Vintage "Who Took The Last Toll House Cookie?" Tin

This is a vintage rectangular tin, primarily yellow in color, featuring a nostalgic illustration of a young boy looking surprised or guilty. The tin has a removable lid, also yellow, that fits snugly over the container. The main graphic on the front depicts a boy with dark hair, a light-colored face, and wearing a green and white checkered shirt. He is holding a red container labeled "COOKIE JAR" from which two chocolate chip cookies are peeking out. To the right of the boy, in black text, is the question: "WHO TOOK THE LAST TOLL HOUSE COOKIE?". Below this text, there is a small logo that reads "TOLL HOUSE" with an image of a house. The entire illustration is framed by a decorative border of red and white checkers with blue lines. The tin appears to be made of lithographed tinplate, a common material for vintage food packaging, suggesting it was once used to hold Toll House cookies or cookie mix. At the bottom of the front illustration, faint numbers '1974' are visible, indicating its estimated year of manufacture. The overall condition shows signs of age, including minor scrapes or wear typical of a used vintage item, particularly around the edges and corners, but the graphic remains largely intact and vibrant. The material appears to be metal, likely tin, which can be prone to small dents and scratches over time, though none are significantly visible in the provided image. The artistic style of the illustration is characteristic of mid-20th-century advertisement art, focusing on a playful and relatable scene.