I have a Helen Hutula TAT-L-TALE cookie jar that I believe is from the 1930’s.
She is wearing a pink polka dot skirt and has a blue and white apron with flowers and white polka dots. She is posed as if shaking her finger in a scolding manner. Apparently this cookie jar made a sound when opening it; that portion is intact but does not work.
There are no chips or scratches but the finish has a somewhat visible crackled look to it, although it is smooth to the touch.
The bottom of the cookie jar indicates: TAT-L-TALE, handpainted; Original; and the name Helen.
It belonged to my husband’s grandmother and I am trying to find out what the value of it is, as well as what year it was made.
Hi Gary, If I gave the wrong info it was not intentional. I got my info of the web just as you are. According to Ceramic’s and Pottery Arts and resources these cookie jars were being made in the 1930ties also and the 1940ties. 5 different styles with 13 different outfits. The rest of the info was on another site, I don’t remember which one. At one time these cookie jars were selling for the thousands but not anymore.Is it possible she sold out and they continued making them? I don’t know. The boy cookie jar is the one that is very rare.