American Cookie Jar Themes
- Advertising (Coca-Cola, Kellogg's)
- Character (Mammy, Clown)
- Funny animal (Rabbit in Hat, Pink Poodle)
- Nursery rhyme/storybook (Cinderella, Red Riding Hood)
- Holidays and seasons (Christmas, Jack o' Lantern, Snowman)
- Cultural icons (Elvis, Superman, I Love Lucy, Cookie Monster)
- Everyday objects (House, Truck, Butter Churn)
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