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Ad – 1902: Munn & Co Patents

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Munn & Co patents ad from the June 26, 1902 issue of the Whitesville News.

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Ad – 1941: Hotpoint Refrigerator

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Vintage ad for Hotpoint Refrigerators from the May 7, 1941 issue of the Minneapolis Star.

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Ad – 1948: Montgomery Ward Airline Radio

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Montgomery Ward Airline Radio advertisement from the March 12, 1948 issue of the Detroit Free Press.

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Ad – 1929: Majestic Radio

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Vintage Ad for the Majestic Radio on sale at Wright Electric that appeared in the October 17, 1929 issue of the Vidette Messenger.

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Ad – 1939: Speed Queen Washing Machine

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Vintage Ad for Speed Queen Washing Machine at Wasserberger-Dickof Hardware that appeared in the January 4, 1939 issue of the Marshfield News-Herald.

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