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c. 1900s-1910s; L.C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. - Syracuse, NY
Colorful self-framed tin lithograph advertising sign for L.C. Smith …
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c. 1900s-1910s; L.C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. - Syracuse, NY
Colorful self-framed tin lithograph advertising sign for L.C. Smith & Bros. Typewriters, featuring the company's distinctive horse-and-typewriter trademark flanked by three horse heads surrounding an illustration of an early L.C. Smith machine. The green field is accented with large cream and gold company lettering, bold red "Typewriters" text, and the slogan "Writing in Sight," promoting the firm's visible-writing typewriter technology. The decorative die-cut silhouette and richly detailed lithography reflect the highly ornamental advertising styles employed during the early twentieth century office equipment boom.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 2ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Forest Green
- Condition Notes
- Shows moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and display use including scratches, scattered paint loss, oxidation, edge wear, and … moreShows moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and display use including scratches, scattered paint loss, oxidation, edge wear, and surface discoloration. Notable losses and oxidation are present to portions of the white lettering, with additional wear to the raised corner elements and perimeter edges. Reverse shows oxidation, finish wear, and remnants of an older hanging chain. Displays well overall with strong color and desirable graphics. less
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