Advertising, Tobacco Collectibles, Antique Auction
Lot 275:
Sold for: $150
Description
A mid-20th century single-sided vertical tin advertising sign for Stewart’s Premium Hybrid Seed Corn. The sign is constructed of lithographed metal with a white background and multi-colored graphics. The top features the brand name STEWART’S in dark blue block lettering. The central imagery consists of a detailed yellow ear of corn overlaid on a large blue first-place prize ribbon. The center of the ribbon contains a circular seal with a corn graphic and the text 1ST. Supporting text includes PREMIUM HYBRID SEED CORN on the left and Quality SERVICE on the right. The bottom of the sign is marked STEWART BROS. GREENSBURG, IND. in dark blue. The maker’s mark SCIOTO SIGN KENTON, O is printed along the lower edge. The sign is a rectangular flat panel with three pre-drilled mounting holes located at the top center and upper corners. 13.75 inches x 23.75 inches.
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