Antique Vintage 1930s North Pole Frozen Foods Forest City Packing Portland Maine For Sale

An authentic 1930s–1940s North Pole Brand Frozen Foods cylindrical paper container from Forest City Packing Corp., Portland, Maine — a beautifully preserved example of early frozen-food packaging from the dawn of the household freezer era.

• Material: Heavy pressed paper / fiberboard

• Maker’s Mark: Embossed Sealright Fulton, N.Y. base, “Copyright 1932 Sealright Co., Inc.”

• Size: Approx. 5.5 H × 3.75″ Dia.

• Graphics: Bold cobalt-blue and cream printing with mountain scene and penguin on snowshoes — classic Art-Deco-era design

• Condition: Solid and clean for age; expected paper toning, one old crease line around lower section, tight lid fit

• Origin: Portland, Maine

A remarkable relic from the early refrigeration age — when frozen seafood, blueberries, and baked goods were first hitting markets under regional Maine brands. Perfect for display in a general-store exhibit, advertising collection, or vintage Maine ephemera display.

Historical Note: Sealright Co. of Fulton, N.Y. patented these sanitary, wax-lined paper containers in 1932, revolutionizing packaging for ice cream and frozen goods. Forest City Packing of Portland was among Maine’s earliest adopters, branding its frozen seafood and produce as North Pole Brand.