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Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/ Trade Sign

$1,495
£1,134.37
€1,297.05
CA$2,088.11
A$2,321.69
CHF 1,212.26
MX$28,260.67
NOK 15,467.91
SEK 14,492.70
DKK 9,680.14
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Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/Trade Sign, Artist Signed, W. Rule This unique 1944 folk art advertising trade sign, handcrafted by W. Rule, captures the essence of American ingenuity during WWII. Standing 10 inches high, 20 inches wide, and 7 inches deep, the sign features a hand-carved wooden milk cow with lifelike inset glass eyes. The cow is mounted on a white porcelain wheeled trolley, complete with a leather pull rope, reflecting the resourceful use of found materials common during this period. The sign advertises "IXL Creamery" from Friedens, PA, with the inscription "The best milk in Somerset, CO. (Phone 334-W) on one side. The bottom of the piece notes that it was won by J. Platt from Stoystown, PA, in June 1944, during a local promotion or contest. Signed by the artist, W. Rule, this piece is not only a charming example of mid-20th-century folk art but also a rare piece of historical advertising. Its authenticity and detailed craftsmanship make it an outstanding collectible for lovers of Americana, folk art, or dairy industry memorabilia. Overall Measurements: 10 inches high, 20 inches wide, and 7 inches deep Cow Sculpture Alone, 9 inches high, 19 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1944
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SDHU5T25641stDibs: LU2592341642852

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