Easter is still about a month away, but that doesn't stop the antique vendors from dragging out the fluffy bunny goods now that Valentine's Day has become but a distant memory. And I've been looking at this Gypsy Easter Egg Colors box (manufactured by Gypsy Dyes, Inc Chicago, IL) for a few weeks now at one of our local stores, and boy do I love the packaging design and swirly, pastel color scheme. The curly mopped, gypsy madame mascot is quite the looker as well (she can absolutely fondle my eggs, any day.) Okay, I'm not exactly sure about the age of this shell coloring kit, but if I had to guess, I'd say 1930's or 40's maybe. I'm also not sure if I've ever seen an Easter egg kit like this, one that comes with the colors already mixed with water and available in little glass, mad science-esque vials. I am, of course, much more aware of the chalky color tablets that you have to add to water yourself. "The eggs you chalked were thorny," mumbled Maleva, "though no fault of your own..."
Yep, anything to thrill the kiddies!
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