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Question by ryu
Submitted on 1/27/2004
Related FAQ: soc.religion.quaker Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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why is William Penn on the oatmeal box


 
 

Answer by Riotblade
Submitted on 2/22/2004
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Actually, I found this on the site.
Who is the man on the Quaker Oats box? Is it William Penn?
  The "Quaker man" is not an actual person. His image is that of a man dressed in the Quaker garb, chosen because the Quaker faith projected the values of honesty, integrity, purity and strength.

 

Answer by Hutcher
Submitted on 4/15/2004
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oh dear not the oats again!

The man on the box is not William Penn but he is dressed iont eh quaker dress of the 1600 which is not and has not been worn by quakers since then.

 

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