1976 Winchester Museum Buffalo Bill Tin Lithograph Advertising Sign

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Vintage tin lithograph advertising sign promoting the Winchester Museum at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. Produced around … Read more Vintage tin lithograph advertising sign promoting the Winchester Museum at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. Produced around the United States Bicentennial in 1976, the sign celebrates Winchester’s association with firearms, frontier history, and the mythology of the American West.

Large decorative lettering across the top reads “See the Winchester Museum.” A central illustration depicts Buffalo Bill Cody mounted on a white horse, flanked by yellow banners identifying the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and its Cody, Wyoming location.

The lower portion declares the museum the “World’s Only Collection of Its Kind” and describes its displays as including “The Gun That Won the West.” Several historic Winchester rifle designs are illustrated in profile, with another rifle prominently displayed above a banner reading “Now Featuring the Winchester Bicentennial ’76.”

Bright red borders, yellow banners, blue lettering, ornamental scrollwork, and Western-style typography give the sign a bold period advertising appearance. It was likely intended for display in a sporting-goods store, tourist destination, firearms dealership, or other promotional venue.

Overall: 18.25" W x 0.25" D x 28" H
Depth: 0.25" (Estimated)

MM - C-16098 - 082625
LV - C-16098 - 092426 See less