1940

Mildred and Jessie's daughter, Margie, graces the front of every jar of Best Maid and later evolves into a caricature that is known as Smiley.

The face of Mildred and Jessie’s young daughter, Margie, begins gracing the front of every jar of Best Maid. Legend has it that a Best Maid employee drew a caricature of the adorable child, which later evolved into the iconic Smiley face.