c. 1950s.
5.25x16.75x1.25” deep cardboard box issued by “Bill’s Souvenirs-Novelties Milwaukee 3 Wisconsin” opens to reveal die-cut insert holding 10 empty bottles complete with paper labels and metal caps. Brands include Ballantine’s Ale, Hamm’s Preferred Stock, Meister Brau, Blatz, Budweiser, Falstaff, Berghoff, Ruppert, Acme and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Box has lt. scattered wear with seam split at 3 lid corner seams. Original contents appear to have evaporated with no staining to interior, bottles/labels are N. Mint. Interesting item that was issued specifically for collectors.