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Renswick Artificial Plastic Eyes advertisement.
Vintage Renswick Artificial Plastic Eyes advertisement from the March 12, 1948 publication of the Detroit Free Press.
Hotpoint Refrigerators ad from the May 7, 1941 issue of the Minneapolis Star.
Vintage ad for Hotpoint Refrigerators from the May 7, 1941 issue of the Minneapolis Star.
Montgomery Ward Airline Radio advertisement from the March 12, 1948 issue of the Detroit Free Press.
Montgomery Ward Airline Radio advertisement from the March 12, 1948 issue of the Detroit Free Press.
Every Day Evaporated Milk Ad
Vintage Ad for Every Day Evaporated Milk that appeared in the October 8, 1918 issue of the Boston Post.
Heinz Tomato Ketchup ad from 1927
Vintage Ad for Heinz Tomato Ketchup that appeared in the Bridgeport Telegram on March 17, 1927.
Majestic Radio ad
Vintage Ad for the Majestic Radio on sale at Wright Electric that appeared in the October 17, 1929 issue of the Vidette Messenger.
Ready Safety Razor Blades ad from 1931
Vintage Ad for Ever-Ready Safety Razor Blades that appeared in the July 30, 1931 issue of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
All in a Lifetime by Beck Comic 1939
All in a Lifetime comic by Beck that appeared in the January 4, 1939 issue of the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Speed Queen Washing Machine ad 1939
Vintage Ad for Speed Queen Washing Machine at Wasserberger-Dickof Hardware that appeared in the January 4, 1939 issue of the Marshfield News-Herald.
Ad for Aurex Hearing Aid 1944
Vintage Ad for Aurex Hearing Aid that appeared in the April 16, 1944 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ad for Ben-Gay from 1946
Vintage Ad for Ben-Gay Analgesique Baume which appeared in the April 21, 1946 issue of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Ad for Lane Cedar Chest from 1948
Vintage Ad for Lane Cedar Chests at Axelrad's Furniture, Carpet, & Appliance that appeared in the November 7, 1948 issue of the Salt Lake Tribune.
Ad for Weak Glands by Dr. Ipp 1949
Vintage Ad for Weak Glands treatment by Dr. Ipp originally appeared in the January 2, 1949 issue of the Los Angeles Times.
Harleysville Insurance ad from 1962.
Ad for Harleysville Insurance which appeared in the May 6, 1962 issue of the Pittsburgh Press.
Tholen Brothers Plumbing Ad
Vintage ad for Tholen Brothers Plumbing that appeared on page 4 of the October 13, 1900 publication of the Leavenworth Times.

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