Service Spring Co Indianapolis IN c1910 Business Card OJ Strayer Henry Sherman
What stands out about this collectible is the heavy metal core, which prevents it from tipping over easily.
What stands out about this collectible is the heavy metal core, which prevents it from tipping over easily.
You will find that the FUTUROLA stamp is aligned and easy to read when you inspect it closely.
I noticed that Tyson Ranch doesn’t dominate, which makes this piece feel tasteful.
What stands out about this item is the playful illustration within the Vintage Print Ad, full of vintage charm.
The Vice-President (Sales) title, with “Sales” parenthetically emphasized, highlights the era’s common practice of specifying functional roles within corporate hierarchies.
The entirety of New York City, including Staten Island, originally used the 212 area code. In 1984, the outer boroughs were split into the 718 area code, placing this artifact firmly within the late 1960s to early 1980s period.
This dating is corroborated by the stylized graphic of a man and woman with feathered and voluminous hairstyles emblematic of that era.
The size gives it a nice touch, and it feels just right in your hands.
The legendary “Rappin Lawyer” died on March 1. The Legend of Jay B. Ross. In Manchester it was Tony Wilson; in Chicago’s house music scene it was Jay B. Ross. Later I would learn he had written many of the contracts for the earliest house music classics.
The front of the card features a whimsical illustration, portraying a young man dressed in the fashion of the era, complete with a straw hat and cane, presenting a blank card to the viewer. Adding to the visual appeal is a delicate spray of blue and white flowers, lending an air of elegance to the design.