#332 • Green Painted Metal Picnic Basket with Advertising Matchbooks and Pictorial Tin

Part of The Curiosity and art Shop by John and Ruth Gamerdinger Tomah Wisconsin (timed auction by Bid It At Auction)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 2:59 PM CST

Green painted metal rectangular picnic basket with an embossed radiating pattern on the hinged lid and two folding textured handles, containing a collection of advertising matchbooks and a cylindrical metal tin. The cylindrical tin displays a red, white, and blue design depicting the White House and includes a translucent plastic lid. The matchbooks display advertising text including Bay's English Muffins, New Villa, IGA, Super Valu, First Bank of Tomah, FDIC, Bingo Blackjack Pulltabs Slots, Hard Pack, Recognized for Prime Rib, and Enjoy.