Mr. Peanut is the advertising mascot for Planter's Peanuts. In 1916, Planter's held a contest for a drawing that could be used as a logo. A 14-year-old boy's depiction of a peanut with a face, arms, and legs was chosen, and later modified by a commercial artist, who added the top hat and cane.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Mascots in History- Mr. Peanut
Mr. Peanut is the advertising mascot for Planter's Peanuts. In 1916, Planter's held a contest for a drawing that could be used as a logo. A 14-year-old boy's depiction of a peanut with a face, arms, and legs was chosen, and later modified by a commercial artist, who added the top hat and cane.
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