Cities Service Oil Co New Jersey Road Map 1940s-50s Gas Station Ad
The map’s folds show signs of careful handling, and the paper retains its original color and clarity.
The map’s folds show signs of careful handling, and the paper retains its original color and clarity.
・Age:1940s – 1950s, Showa era. ・Thema:Military (UK, France, USA, Japan). ■ B uyers’ Notes ・Material:paper. There is also writing on the back.
・ Character: Popeye. Collectible item for adults. Rough cut with surface wear, scratches, creases, and light discoloration.
This detail highlights a marketing focus on color consistency and quality materials. Available colors include rose, blue, violet, natural, and green.
On the left, a full-color illustration depicts a smiling woman, her hair styled in a classic 1940s or early 1950s updo, wearing a collared blouse with puffed sleeves and a red polka-dot pattern, a red bow at her neck, and a simple apron.
A nice touch is the way the ephemera of all types feels personal and full of character.
This promotional piece is attributed to Avalon Air Transport, which operated from Long Beach Municipal Airport, emphasizing the luxurious experience of flying on “AMPHIBIAN AIR-YACHTS.”. The brochure’s design incorporates a sophisticated typography typical of the period, enhancing its appeal as a collectible item.
The design centers on the iconic Morton Salt Girl in her yellow dress and umbrella, holding the blue salt container with the famous slogan “When it rains it pours,” which was introduced in 1914 to promote the product’s free-flowing quality in humid weather.
This is an original issue of The Wagnerian , the student newspaper of Wagner College, a Lutheran-affiliated institution located in Staten Island, New York. The exact year of publication is not explicitly stated on the visible portions of the artifact, but the typography, layout, and printing style are consistent with college newspapers from the mid-20th century, likely the 1940s or 1950s.
You will find that heavy cardstock holds ink cleanly, giving text and images a crisp, defined look.