Catalog: Advertising

Vintage 1941 advertisement for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Add features photo of the train and a scenic valley. Portrays a rain or shine scenario featuring their all-weather fleet. Also a few smaller inset photos of the dining car, sleeping compartment and a route map. Add taken from an old magazine and measures 10.5 x 13.5. Nice condition and suitable for framing.

These molded green plastic Heinz pickle pins were made for the 1939 World's Fair. The pickle measures 1 1/4", the brass pin backs are in great condition, and they are just plain cute.This strategic marketing idea got the public to do their advertising by offering these pins for free.

Vintage White Rock frosted iced tea or cocktail glasses. These are by Libbey and were produced in the 1940's. They feature the White Rock Fairy or Nymph on the rock looking into the pond to see her reflection. The girl is done in gold color and the reflecting pool is in a pale blue. Around the top rim of the glass are branches of leaves, like willow leaves, done in white...

I have hundreds of wonderful original advertisements for all types of cars, and trucks from the 1930-'s through 1975. They have been carefully removed from old magazines. Most are color, some are black & white. Too many to photograph, I have chevrolet, ford, edsel, pontiac, buick, cadillac, packard, rambler, volkswagen, crysler, Lincoln, international and many more. If looking for a particular year and style I will see if I have it for you.

I have oodles of old original train and railroad advertisements from 1930 thru 1975. They have all been carefully removed from old magazines, and are full pages. Some are color and some are black and white. All suitable for framing. Let me know the railroad or train of interest and I will see what I have for you.

I have lots of old original ship and cruise line advertising. Most all are in color, and full page adds. They have been carefully removed from old magazines dating from the 30's thru 1975. Let me know if you are looking for particulars and I will see what I have for you

1930's New Orleans Plate by Vernon Kilns. Very detailed and quite lovely in a medium dark brown glaze. Has several images of popular locations in this historic town. Such as Pirates alley, Cathedral of St. Louis, Old Absinthe house,general jackson monument, Courtyard of the two sisters and many more attractions. It was designed for Hausmann Jewelers on Canal Street. Very neat plate, and in perfect condition.

Little miniature cast iron trivet. Has a trademark Wedgewood wood cookstove in the center. Trivet has 4 little legs and measures 5 1/2" long. Has a number 9 or 6 on the backside.

Old fruit crate lable attatched and decopaged on the crates end. For H.C. Dodd, Lake County, Kelseyville,California. Bartlet Pears, but looks like it says PEA instead of Pears. Nice country kitchen decor item.

Hires rootbeer add titled Uninvited guest. All glass frame, measures 8X10.

This is the real deal collectors!! Original 1890's soda fountain mug with the Hires boy on the front, and HIRES spelled out on the back. These are being reproduced, but you can compare with this one and see this is the real MCCoy. Measures 4 1/8" tall and is in PERFECT condition with no chips or cracks. Amazing condition for these mugs to be in, if you are lucky enough to even find one! I have another identical with with a small chip repair I will be listing also.

This is the real deal collectors!! Original 1890's soda fountain mug with the Hires boy on the front, and HIRES spelled out on the back. These are being reproduced, but you can compare with this one and see this is the real MCCoy. Measures 4 1/8" tall and is in good condition with one chip repair. Amazing condition for these mugs to be in, if you are lucky enough to even find one! I have another identical one that is PERFECT. See my catalog.