People have often asked why we call this classic tin the Mermaid Tin when there isn't a mermaid to be found. Well, maybe it's just some Fralinger's family folklore, but it's been said that Joseph would often call his granddaughter Nettie his little mermaid, as she would spend every day of every summer out splashing in the surf. He created this classic tin in 1910, using her likeness. Order your souvenir tin filled with 2 lbs. of assorted Salt Water Taffy.