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Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box

About the Item

This promotional advertising store display box was made for the Detmer Woolens Company of the United States in circa 1945. This box was either sent to various clothing retailers or taken by their sales staff to promote and sell their wool products. This large box is made of carboard that has been covered with various advertising printed signs for the Detmer Co. with sections inside. The inside of the top features an outdoor scene with people wearing period clothing. The inside of the bottom flap shows various company promotional advertisements such as their various stores, their Guarantee of quality and their stocks. The outside of the box shows a large advertising label across the front for the Detmer Woolens Co. The bottom of the box has a small printed label indicating that the samples contained in the box are being consigned by the Detmer Co. and it retains sole ownership of the goods.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Some wear noted to the corners and seams of the box and some moisture damage to the bottom as presented in the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355220922602

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