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Condition: Pre-Owned: (Normal age-related wear. Remarkable shape for its age. Please see photos for accurate description)
Size Approx: 8.25\" x 11.75\"
BIN:PRare 1929 double-sided vintage trade advertisement featuring the Elgin National Watch Company\'s revolutionary \"FLASHERAD\" Electric Sales-Maker counter display, produced by the Magill-Weinsheimer Company of Chicago.
Side 1: Full-color illustration of the iconic Elgin \"Father Time\" statue holding a pocket watch with 1920s retail pricing ($19.00 to $65.00).
Side 2: Black-and-white technical breakdown demonstrating how the backlit flashing mechanism magically revealed six Elgin wristwatches when illuminated.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with crisp text and clean edges—perfect for framing, watch shop decor, or historical archiving. Includes original U.S. patent info (No. 1,698,357).This print ad was taken from a c.1920s-1930s Printers\' Ink Monthly Magazine.
Printers\' Ink Monthly was a prominent American advertising trade publication. It was published from 1919 to 1941 as a large-format, visual-heavy companion to the weekly Printers\' Ink magazine. It featured high quality examples of various papers, inks and stunning graphic design work.The Parent Magazine: Printers\' Ink was launched in 1888 by George P. Rowell. It was the first national trade magazine for the advertising industry.
The weekly edition was a small, text-dense journal. The Monthly spin-off was created as a large, premium, folio-sized magazine printed on high-quality glossy paper. It specialized in the visual and practical execution of advertising. It showcased cutting-edge graphic design, paper stocks, typography, color printing techniques, and successful point-of-sale store displays.
The Legacy: It documented the rise of modern corporate branding, consumer psychology, and industrial design during the interwar era. It features rare, museum-quality advertisements and centerfold maps.Today, design historians, collectors, and vintage paper dealers seek out its individual issues and covers for their highly artistic advertising art.Perfect for framing and a wonderful gift idea for someone who appreciates Art.This is the Original Vintage item, not a modern reproduction. All vintage items are guaranteed authentic, 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee if not fully satisfied.Due to age, item may show signs of natural toning which only adds to its character and authenticity.We pride ourselves on our quality photos and show the item completely. Please see pictures for an accurate description of the item and its condition before purchasing.Please contact us when purchasing multiple items and we will be more than happy to combine shipping whenever possible.Be sure to check out more of our items here at The Grand Curio and please do add us to your favorites.Thank You and Happy Shopping!Please READ DESCRIPTION and examine pictures for an accurate description of item and its condition before purchasing. BIN:P
