1939 Arrow Shirts Vintage Ad Father\'s Day Sanforized Cluett Peabody New York For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of advertising history with this original 1939 Arrow Shirts magazine advertisement. The full-page ad, titled \"Have you a neglected father in your house?\", is a poignant Father\'s Day appeal, encouraging readers to gift Arrow shirts and ties. It features charming illustrations, including a father relaxing in an armchair with his dog, and various scenes depicting the joy a new shirt can bring. Six different shirt and tie combinations are showcased, highlighting the popular styles and patterns of the late 1930s.This vintage advertisement offers a unique glimpse into pre-WWII consumer culture and marketing strategies, specifically promoting Arrow\'s innovative Sanforized fabric, boasting that it \"can\'t shrink more than a trifling 1%\". The ad includes a noteworthy promise: \"A NEW SHIRT FREE IF ONE EVER SHRINKS OUT OF FIT.\" It also references Father\'s Day on Sunday, June 18th, and lists original pricing for shirts ($2-$5) and ties ($1-$1.50). A true collectible for enthusiasts of vintage fashion, advertising, or American history, this piece originates from Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. of Troy, New York.