Before Barnum's took over, another retro animal cracker brand ruled America

When most Americans think of animal crackers, the familiar red Barnum’s box likely comes to mind.

Nabisco’s circus-themed version, however, was not the first animal cracker sold in the United States.

Long before Barnum’s became a household staple, a Pennsylvania bakery was already producing the nostalgic snack after animal crackers gained popularity overseas.

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