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A container is provided having at least two separate container elements attached by means of a flexible banner bearing a message or artwork. Each of the containers has an opening in the top thereof for storage and transportation of a variety of goods. The flexible banner is attached to each containe

A container is provided having at least two separate container elements attached by means of a flexible banner bearing a message or artwork. Each of the containers has an opening in the top thereof for storage and transportation of a variety of goods. The flexible banner is attached to each container element at one edge thereof such that the edges of attachment are adjacent to each other when the container is in the closed position. The container elements are adapted to fit adjacent to each other to form a large container, this large container being bordered on all sides by the flexible banner when in the closed position. When the container elements are rotated in opposite directions relative to each other, a message imprinted on the inner surface of the flexible banner is made visible. Alternatively, the container elements may be permanently sealed for display of such unique items such as liquid sculptures or other artwork. The container may be folded to have a substantially flat profile for storage, transportation, distribution and/or display.

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1. A container for the distribution and display of promotional and novelty items, said container having an open and closed position and comprising:at least two separate container elements adapted to receive and store said promotional and novelty items, said elements including at least one opening; a

1. A container for the distribution and display of promotional and novelty items, said container having an open and closed position and comprising:at least two separate container elements adapted to receive and store said promotional and novelty items, said elements including at least one opening; a banner having interior and exterior surfaces, wherein the length of said banner is at least as long as the combined width of said elements; wherein said banner is connected to both of said at least two separate container elements by foldable joints such that the two container elements are permanently joined; wherein said elements cover at least a portion of said interior surface when said container is in said closed position, and wherein said elements reveal said at least a portion of said interior surface when said container is in said open position; wherein said container is adapted to be folded into a substantially flat profile when said container is in a partially assembled state; wherein said banner comprises a first graphic image imprinted on said interior surface and a second graphic image imprinted on said exterior surface; and wherein said container elements further include flap closure means.