This charming cedar box originally debuted as a Miss America Candy gift box made by the Voneiff–Drayer Co. of Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1940s–1950s. Crafted from warm aromatic cedar and fitted with a small built-in mirror, these promotional boxes were marketed as “gift-ready” keepsake containers—meant to live on as trinket, jewelry, or candy boxes long after the original sweets were enjoyed.
Today, it makes a perfect addition to any retro dresser vignette, Old-Hollywood vanity, or rustic cabin display. Its warm tone, dovetail look edges, and nostalgic character make it ideal for gifting or styling in your shop’s Happy Harvest Cabin atmosphere.
This piece is retro, preloved, and shows the gentle signs of age that come with mid-century cedar boxes—adding to its charm and authenticity.Miss America Candies were widely sold in the mid-20th century, known for their clever packaging meant to be reused. The Baltimore-based Voneiff–Drayer Co. specialized in cedar promotional boxes that doubled as keepsake containers, capitalizing on the era’s love for practical beauty. These boxes often appeared in pharmacies, gift shops, and holiday displays, making them a small but beloved part of American candy-shop nostalgia. Collectors now prize them for their lightweight cedar scent, handcrafted appeal, and the way they evoke classic post-war American gift culture.
