Vintage 1950s Brown & Bigelow Playing Cards Illinois Shade Cloth Advertisement C For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, 100% complete vintage mid-century "Remembrance" advertising deck of playing cards. Made by the iconic Brown & Bigelow firm in St. Paul, Minnesota, this deck features a beautifully preserved, cheeky retro cartoon back for the Illinois Shade Cloth Corp. of Chicago Heights, IL. The risqué silhouette design reads: "I hope your neighbor never buys Illinois Cancelite window shades!"

Details:

• Completeness: 100% complete deck. All 52 cards are accounted for.
• Finish: Premium "Redi-Slip" finish.
• Ace of Spades Code: Marked with the manufacturer tracking run code "18-I".
• Card Condition: The cards themselves are clean, flat, and in excellent vintage shape with no major creases, heavy thumbing, or tears.

Box Condition:
The original slipcase box shows authentic shelf wear along the edges and corners consistent with age. Please note there is an ink mark on one side of the outer box (visible in photo). The slide-out tray functions perfectly and holds the deck securely.

A fantastic crossover piece for collectors of vintage pin-up/risqué ephemera, local Chicago-area history, or classic American playing cards. Ships promptly and securely.