Mary Jane (candy)

Title

Mary Jane (candy)

Subject

The Bluest Eye literary artifact

Description

Mary Jane candy was originally made in 1914 by Charles N. Miller and produced through his company the Charles N. Miller Co. and later by Stark Candy Co.

Today the candy is being produced by Necco also known as the New England Confectionery Company in Revere, Massachusetts.

The candy is a peanut butter and molasses flavored taffy candy with peanut butter in the center and was named after Charles Miller’s favorite aunt, Mary Jane.

Creator

Charles N. Miller

Contributor

Jared Lampe

Rights

All rights belong to Necco in Revere, Massachusetts

Files

Mary Jane logo.jpg
Mary Jane candy.jpg

Citation

Charles N. Miller , “Mary Jane (candy),” The Museum of Fictional Literary Artifacts, accessed April 19, 2024, https://mfla.omeka.net/items/show/367.