1930s Chicago Tribune Ad Spaulding Gorham Leather Travel Bottle Case Ephemera
$13.99
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Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century advertising with this original ephemera, a ad from the Chicago Tribune. This compelling advertisement from Spaulding-Gorham, a renowned Chicago jeweler, silversmith, and stationer, showcases a luxurious leather travel bottle case. The elegant illustration depicts a hand reaching into the zipper-closed case, revealing various cosmetic or toiletry bottles and containers, highlighting the product's practical and stylish appeal for the discerning traveler of the era.
This vintage ad offers a unique glimpse into the consumer culture and advertising aesthetics of the 1920s-1930s. Spaulding-Gorham, located on Michigan Boulevard at Van Buren, was a significant retail presence in Chicago, making this a collectible item for those interested in Chicago history, vintage advertising, fashion accessories, or early 20th-century luxury goods. The ad emphasizes the fine leather, waterproof lining, and zipper closure, details that would have appealed to the sophisticated buyer of the time. It serves as an excellent reference for historical research or as a distinctive display piece.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 6.25 by 4.5 inches
1930s Chicago Tribune Ad Spaulding Gorham Leather Travel Bottle Case Ephemera
$13.99
This vintage ad offers a unique glimpse into the consumer culture and advertising aesthetics of the 1920s-1930s. Spaulding-Gorham, located on Michigan Boulevard at Van Buren, was a significant retail presence in Chicago, making this a collectible item for those interested in Chicago history, vintage advertising, fashion accessories, or early 20th-century luxury goods. The ad emphasizes the fine leather, waterproof lining, and zipper closure, details that would have appealed to the sophisticated buyer of the time. It serves as an excellent reference for historical research or as a distinctive display piece.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 6.25 by 4.5 inches
