1937 COP-R-LOY Wheeling Steel Vintage Ad Woman Electricity Light Switch For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of industrial history with this original 1937 magazine advertisement for COP-R-LOY, a product of Wheeling Steel Corporation. The ad features a captivating image of a smiling woman elegantly turning on a light switch, symbolizing the convenience and modernity of electricity. The headline proudly declares, \"FIRST CAME STEEL... then COP-R-LOY,\" highlighting the advancement in material science. This vintage print showcases the use of COP-R-LOY in Triangle Rigid Conduit, emphasizing its role in protecting vital electrical wiring against corrosion and ensuring the safe distribution of power.This historical advertisement provides a glimpse into 1930s marketing and the industrial landscape of the era. The detailed text explains the superior properties of this copper-alloyed steel, manufactured by Wheeling Steel Corporation in Wheeling, West Virginia, and its application in conduit by the Triangle Conduit and Cable Company. Signed by artist Seehausen, this collectible piece of ephemera is a testament to American manufacturing and the technological progress of its time, making it a unique addition for collectors of vintage advertising, industrial history, or ephemera from the 1930s.