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   Whitman's confections have been produced for over 175 years. Originally a "confectionery and fruiterer shoppe" set up in 1842 by 19-year-old Stephen F. Whitman on the Philadelphia waterfront, Whitman's first became popular with traveling sailors and their wives. They would often bring imported fruits, nuts, and cocoa which were obtained during ...

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   Nov 28, 2017 · A Short and Sweet History of the Whitman's Sampler. From 1942 to 1945, the factory workers of the Whitman candy empire in Philadelphia helped ship well over 6 million pounds of free chocolate to ...

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   Definition of a Whitman's sampler in the Idioms Dictionary. a Whitman's sampler phrase. What does a Whitman's sampler expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

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   Whitman's sampler. 1. A box of assorted chocolates made by Whitman's, a US confectionary. Primarily heard in US. I'm bringing a Whitman's sampler to the dinner tonight. I love chocolate, so I was thrilled that my boyfriend gave me a Whitman's sampler for Valentine's Day! 2. By extension, an assortment of something.

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   Feb 4, 2024 · English [edit] Alternative forms [edit] Whitman sampler, Whitman Sampler, Whitman's Sampler; Etymology [edit] From the brand name of a popular assortment of boxed chocolates marketed in the US. The company was named after its founder, Stephen Whitman of Philadelphia. Pronunciation [edit]

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   Whitman's sampler. 1. A box of assorted chocolates made by Whitman's, a US confectionary. Primarily heard in US. I'm bringing a Whitman's sampler to the dinner tonight. I love chocolate, so I was thrilled that my boyfriend gave me a Whitman's sampler for Valentine's Day!

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   What is a Whitman's sampler?

   • 2. By extension, an assortment of something. Primarily heard in US. Boy, this recital is a real Whitman's sampler—a piano virtuoso was just followed by a bunch of kids murdering "Hot Cross Buns" on the flute. The client wants a lot of options, so be sure to give him a Whitman's sampler of designs.

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   What is inside a Whitman's sampler box?

   • Tucked inside their Whitman’s Sampler boxes—a rectangular package of assorted chocolate treats—were handwritten notes of support from the women working the factory’s conveyor belts. To get a stash of candy was one thing, but to know someone back home was wishing you well was another.

   A Short and Sweet History of the Whitman's Sampler

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   Who wore Whitman's samplers in a movie?

   • Actors like Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, and Elizabeth Taylor were depicted with Whitman’s Samplers in hand. In exchange, the spots would plug whatever current movie the star wanted to promote. It was an ideal arrangement, and one that further embroidered Whitman’s into the American consciousness.

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   Who endorsed Whitman's samplers?

   • Beginning in the 1950s, they struck deals with popular film stars of the era to endorse the candy in ads for The Saturday Evening Post. Actors like Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, and Elizabeth Taylor were depicted with Whitman’s Samplers in hand. In exchange, the spots would plug whatever current movie the star wanted to promote.

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   plural of Whitman's Sampler