This RARE and original, vintage 1920's, black and white advertising sign was hand-painted by a professional painter to be used as a sample piece - similar to an artist’s proof - in his advertising portfolio for review by potential business clients.
Created for "Sommers Drug Store", the sign reads: "Full Line of Hospital & Cosmetic Supplies, Join Our Circulating Library, Films at Reduced Prices, ...click for details
Offered for sale is a rare grocery and sundries ledger from the French Brothers Grocers of Hartford, Connecticut. Dated 1881-1882 and packed from front to back with hand-written entries noting the popular food products and sundries of the day. Most of entries include the customer's name, the items purchased, and cost.
The leather bound ledger is worn on the exterior, has a good spine and measures 14 inches high x 6 ...click for details