tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post7133035520512658543..comments2024-03-18T15:44:23.685-04:00Comments on Sandusky History: The American Crayon CompanySandusky Library Archives Research Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02846774131566300889noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-28809952540561148032024-03-13T17:11:53.794-04:002024-03-13T17:11:53.794-04:00I have a box of Prang Pastello "pastel-like c...I have a box of Prang Pastello "pastel-like chalk crayons in the square shape" from my youth. I am now working in pastels but wondered if the box would be of value to a Sandusky museum. Please notify me if some organization would like the box. It is sixty years old!Judith Rooneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-568576800159685742024-01-29T07:01:40.080-05:002024-01-29T07:01:40.080-05:00What a beautiful memory!!What a beautiful memory!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-65829453848792904172023-11-11T01:45:17.835-05:002023-11-11T01:45:17.835-05:00We found a small tin that once held watercolors fr...We found a small tin that once held watercolors from the American Crayon Company when my grandfather passed away at 98. He kept the tin in excellent condition all these years. It's the one that has Popeye on the front. <br />Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633860412476776434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-26336486759916215232023-11-11T01:43:37.853-05:002023-11-11T01:43:37.853-05:00We found a small tin that once held watercolors fr...We found a small tin that once held watercolors from the American Crayon Company when my grandfather passed away at 98. He kept the tin in excellent condition all these years. It's the one that has Popeye on the front. <br />Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633860412476776434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-61169863803202436172023-09-09T18:52:26.982-04:002023-09-09T18:52:26.982-04:00I sold their products for many years. I happen to ...I sold their products for many years. I happen to have an old 40 count Blendwel box of crayons. Youngest grandson was coloring with them today. Great products and memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-72804285008691896482022-06-06T14:48:47.176-04:002022-06-06T14:48:47.176-04:00I live in Bethlehem, PA. A few years back we were...I live in Bethlehem, PA. A few years back we were cleaning out a house and came across boxes of American Crayon Co. crayons. We only have one box now, but there are 12 crayons boxes in the box. They have not been used and I would like to see if anyone is interested in them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-47525540559271983542022-01-17T23:05:13.363-05:002022-01-17T23:05:13.363-05:00Do you still have the game? I collect wood toys f...Do you still have the game? I collect wood toys from AC. Compulsively Aimlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197541188443172890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-20530157040665052262021-06-08T17:00:43.808-04:002021-06-08T17:00:43.808-04:00I am the granddaughter of Edward Rathbun and Thelm...I am the granddaughter of Edward Rathbun and Thelma (Klein) Rathbun. My grandmother's siblings Jessie, Laura, and Louis Klein all worked making crayons, according to Sandusky city directory from 1916 that I just found on Ancestry. It is wonderful to find this article!revcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833093947935360704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-81792251591763214202020-08-18T19:08:39.140-04:002020-08-18T19:08:39.140-04:00My grandma and granpa, Elsie and Chester Hassenphl...My grandma and granpa, Elsie and Chester Hassenphlug and mother Mary Hassenpflug-Good all worked here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962155378977447557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-71781727507891442222020-07-08T10:25:43.781-04:002020-07-08T10:25:43.781-04:00Fantastic blog, great info.
Reaching back to 1950 ...Fantastic blog, great info.<br />Reaching back to 1950 era, can anyone explain the portion of the Prang/ACC logo, at about 2 o'clock in the 'bullseye'; what does the black half-circle represent? <br />Additionally I assume the holes punched in the box cover was meant to hold the crayon points of individual colors being utilized in a project underway to keep them from being misplaced - correct?<br />My nearly unused #326 Crayonex box of 32 is labeled "Complete 'Tuned Palet Color Range With Gold And Silver" is missing a Gold color but has 2 identically labeled 'Black' crayons. Wondering if it could have come from the production line with that substitution?<br />Thanks for your response, I enjoy the historical narrative.RHallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006386277867400799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-5263966606577925602019-06-08T22:01:21.293-04:002019-06-08T22:01:21.293-04:00The Thompson family lived on the corner of Milan R...The Thompson family lived on the corner of Milan Road and Finch Street In 1953. Our baby sister, MaryEllen was the 1st born, New Years baby: 2 min after midnight. Because of this exciting event, we sisters and brothers , received many gifts. The best was the gift from Prangs! To this day I recall the smell of Prang crayons and the wonderful childhood memories of Sandusky🥰M. Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879835114857355481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-72257291660769451802018-08-07T15:02:27.447-04:002018-08-07T15:02:27.447-04:00I have one of the 1933 magazines I could give to y...I have one of the 1933 magazines I could give to you if you would like to have itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03942830433736518788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-91173292510256626672018-07-04T13:52:25.560-04:002018-07-04T13:52:25.560-04:00The commercial ran in New York City as well back i...The commercial ran in New York City as well back in the early 70s. Part of the commercial can be heard in this YouTube video at 2:59. American Crayon - you're an American, an American Crayon just like I am. Copy and paste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkePKo82nfMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-59630014318667700842017-09-28T19:21:37.748-04:002017-09-28T19:21:37.748-04:00Hey I worked at a.c. in the shipping dept with Lar...Hey I worked at a.c. in the shipping dept with Larry also.<br />Great memories running the tow motors all over the plant. Got transferred to wax molding and quit..lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-44397842281940193562017-06-07T20:24:20.769-04:002017-06-07T20:24:20.769-04:00I got a full box of one dozen yellow crayons with ...I got a full box of one dozen yellow crayons with red holders.<br />Made by the American Crayon Company.<br />Numbers on the box are 2086G56B5, and also a very faint stamp number 7510 21 802 8116.<br />Can anyone find out how old this is. This not used at all.<br />Kohutjeremy@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886204143833350489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-49849178216355240712016-11-04T20:31:39.308-04:002016-11-04T20:31:39.308-04:00I just bought a box of green chalk with the origin...I just bought a box of green chalk with the original label that is 85% readable.<br />There is No. 510 number on it and was wondering how to date it.<br />90& of the chalk is still in it with the packing sawdust.<br />I would like some help with this.......ronhoward1964@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355115398467328328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-11312562442515374982016-06-22T15:21:44.729-04:002016-06-22T15:21:44.729-04:00I was told that they were made in the 1930s by an ...I was told that they were made in the 1930s by an antique appraiser. Depending upon condition, with box, $50.<br />I have one without box and it's worth $30. , for Mario the sailor. Normajean linzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024738194101145548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-81405870850146872016-02-28T16:24:54.307-05:002016-02-28T16:24:54.307-05:00We have a toy farm set...probably for a kindergart...We have a toy farm set...probably for a kindergarten classroon..with the wooden animals and the farmhouse....the tag on the farmhouse shows: Educational Playthings- the american crayon com- sandusky - new york...also in the center THE MCDER(?)N PLAYWAY.<br />Trying to find out its' worth.<br />Any suggestions on how to research this item?<br />Thanks.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-174918985843352062016-02-09T01:13:20.051-05:002016-02-09T01:13:20.051-05:00Im curious, i have the Prang Dek-All set as well b...Im curious, i have the Prang Dek-All set as well but it is a blue box. The book enclosed shows the copyright as 1950 and the set is #1280. The jars are all still full except the surface cleaner thats 1/2 gone. Is this something i should hang on to?! It was given to me at a yard sale recently but when looking it up i, as of yet, havent found another one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906116620760332724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-15484199702862047352015-09-20T16:59:34.116-04:002015-09-20T16:59:34.116-04:00Great article!! My uncle gave me a box of "Co...Great article!! My uncle gave me a box of "Colorit" 126 Crayons to check a price. Needless to say I found the article and thoroughly enjoyed it. Do you know what the box is worth? The box says Sandusky Crayon Company. Inc. Sandusky Ohio Made in USA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416709049572184674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-4898421819189449992015-07-01T20:04:55.634-04:002015-07-01T20:04:55.634-04:00I use to work at American Crayon in Sandusky for a...I use to work at American Crayon in Sandusky for about 8or 9 years. It was unionized at that time. This was a great job and sad to hear it moved to Mexico in 2008????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-5637146546997194452015-05-20T09:31:07.705-04:002015-05-20T09:31:07.705-04:00I just discovered a dozen box of Soft Red crayons ...I just discovered a dozen box of Soft Red crayons at my local St Vincent De Paul thrift store in Manitowoc, WI. $.30! Seven red and one Soft Blue in the box. I really enjoyed this article; first hit on Google.Tove Alecksennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-42237352610792476382014-12-04T21:24:33.034-05:002014-12-04T21:24:33.034-05:00Yes I do, and vividly so. It ran on the Boston ar...Yes I do, and vividly so. It ran on the Boston area tv channels during afternoon kids shows. "Whether you're purple like the night or aqua like the sea, yellow like the sun or a bzzz-bzzz bee, you're an American, an American Crayon just like I am--You're an American Crayon just like me, just like we are." Or words to that effect. 1 of the greatest jingles and ads ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-3195392416238966522014-12-04T21:13:12.409-05:002014-12-04T21:13:12.409-05:00YesYesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27226233.post-42613800337558761152012-11-24T19:35:23.208-05:002012-11-24T19:35:23.208-05:00I've heard so much from my Mother, about her f...I've heard so much from my Mother, about her father, John Curtis Whitworth, and his involvement with the American Crayon Company. Now I know why we had so many free crayons, and why they were never the Crayolas my classmates all had.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827076515329274214noreply@blogger.com