This series of shakers consists of books with various strange old fashion sayings and depictions of Germany / Amish-type folk and decals. Each set is only about 2'' tall and the wood trays about 6'' in length. Some books have 3 holes and some 2 holes. They appear to be found in a variety of combinations and likely more examples exist that are undocumented. Each set is stamped "Art Anson Inc" and some have original Japan paper labels. Circa 1950s-60s.
"THE SHOO-FLY PIE SURE EATS GOOD" & "SMEAR ME ALL OVER WITH JAM -A PIECE OF BREAD"
"GOIN' FER STEADY OR - JEST FER SO" & "MAKE THE DISHES AWAY AND SET A WHILE ONCE"
"A LAUGHING BRIDE BECOMES A WEEPING WIFE" & "VE GET TOO SOON OLD UN TOO LATE SCHMART"
"THE BEANS IS ALL ALREADY SO MANY GOT ET!" & "GOOD COOKIN' LASTS KISSIN' DON'T"
"THE BEANS IS ALL ALREADY SO MANY GOT ET!" & "WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS IT'S TIME TO STAND UP"