Grafton (Evil Gunman outwitted by The Lone Ranger) - Wheaties Cereal mask (1950s) - backside

From the thrilling days of yesteryear comes this scarce Wheaties cereal box cutout mask, featuring Grafton, the mustached villain from the Lone Ranger’s 1950s adventures. Part of General Mills’ clever marketing, children were encouraged to cut these masks directly from the backs of cereal boxes—making intact survivors like this one increasingly rare.

The Lone Ranger collection from Wheaties included not only the hero himself and his trusted ally Tonto, but also outlaws like Grafton to complete the storytelling. This “bad guy” mask stands out with its bold artwork—furrowed brows, sharp features, and that classic curled villain’s mustache.

Date: 1950s

Origin: Backside of Wheaties cereal box

Character: Grafton (the Lone Ranger’s adversary)

Size: 10 inches by 11 inches

Condition: Bright color, sturdy vintage paper stock with natural signs of handling from its era.