OT a little bit. American Beauty thinness....T42

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02-09-2014, 08:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toppcat

I am wondering if the skinnier packs were intended for distribution to US Military personnel. I'm just speculating but do know when Topps had a contract to provide gum for field rations, they had to alter the normal size of the gum tab to meet government specs to fit in the ration kit. Just a thought.

Now that is an interesting thought. And if I am not mistaking many, if not MOST, of the narrow packs are circa 1916!!

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