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American Red Cross Signage
Photograph of a sign mounted on the side of a building that advertises the American Red Cross' efforts to help the "boys over there".
Bosch Radio Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for the Bosch Radio Company.
Gillette Company Advertisement
Photograph of an ad for the Gillette Company which features the slogans, "You can't buy blades in your Bathroom!", "A smooth shave comes from Gillette Goodness" and others.
Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for different book genres. No single company name is highlighted
Kellogg's Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for the Kellogg's Company.
The product was in liquid form and came in a bottle. It was said to help with eliminating nausea and served as a laxative.
The product was in liquid form and came in a bottle. It was said to help with eliminating nausea and served as a laxative.
Find-Ex Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for a state-of-the-art pocket organizer called a "Find-Ex". It billed itself as "More than a wallet" and "Better than a purse".
Sterno Canned Heat Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for Sterno Canned Heat for instant cooking.
The product is advertised as instant heat for any purpose and claims to aid in quickly making food outdoors while posing no threat to forests.
The product is advertised as instant heat for any purpose and claims to aid in quickly making food outdoors while posing no threat to forests.
Kotex Advertisement
Photograph of a window display advertising Kotex menstrual hygiene products.
Crea-Lyptos Advertisement
Photograph of an advertisement for Crea-Lyptos, a remedy for coughs. It says the product "hits the spot" and urges consumers to "stop that cough before it stops you."
Gulf Oil Advertising Event
Two unidentified men in costumes are posed with an early automobile decorated with Gulf Oil Company signs and a small airplane.
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The event…
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The event…
People and Airplane in a Field
A crowd of unidentified people are standing about on a field. A small airplane is beside them.
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The event featured “Reynolds and Mason Flying…
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The event featured “Reynolds and Mason Flying…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mount Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mount Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mount Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Hotpoint Appliances on Display
Photograph taken at night of Hotpoint appliances on display in an appliance store that was located in the Schmitt Building.
The Schmitt Building, still standing, is at 121 N. Main Street in Woodstock, VA.
The Schmitt Building, still standing, is at 121 N. Main Street in Woodstock, VA.
Beer Display
Photograph of an advertising display for several types of beers in cans. Brand names like Rams Head, Valley Forge, Schmidts, and Pabst are featured.
A sign over the display reads, "Kamp Keglined". This advertised Keglined beer cans, first…
A sign over the display reads, "Kamp Keglined". This advertised Keglined beer cans, first…
Advertisement for Abbott Products
Photograph of an advertisement for Abbott pharmaceutical products with the slogan, "Your Physician Knows Abbott Products are Reliable".
Advertisement for Puretest Vitamin Products
Photograph of an advertisement for Puretest Vitamin products with the slogan, "We Sell Health for Victory".
The advertisement also notes, "Uncle Sam is bending every effort to protect our lives and homes" and includes other Victory-related themes.…
The advertisement also notes, "Uncle Sam is bending every effort to protect our lives and homes" and includes other Victory-related themes.…
Advertising Display for Tires and Motor Oil
Photo of an advertising display featuring UNICO Tires and two types of motor oil: Mioco and Bureau Penn.
Both kinds of motor oil are stacked in quart cans in the picture.
Both kinds of motor oil are stacked in quart cans in the picture.
Bendix Washing Machine Display
Photo of a window advertising display for Bendix washing machines.
The display traces the evolution of clothes washing through generational time periods until the present, where all that is needed is "just flip a switch".
The display traces the evolution of clothes washing through generational time periods until the present, where all that is needed is "just flip a switch".
Display at Hugh Saum Hardware Store
Nighttime window display at the Hugh S. Saum & Co. Hardware Store in Edinburg, Virginia.
Hugh Saum and Company was founded in 1868 by two brothers, John A. and Hugh, whose father, Abraham, had a store prior to this time.
The site of the first…
Hugh Saum and Company was founded in 1868 by two brothers, John A. and Hugh, whose father, Abraham, had a store prior to this time.
The site of the first…
Advertisement for Bisma-Rex
Photograph of an advertisement for Bisma-Rex, a product promising to give relief from indigestion, acid stomach, heartburn, and belching.
Advertisement for Bisma-Rex
Photograph of an advertisement for Bisma-Rex, a product promising to give relief from indigestion, acid stomach, heartburn, and belching.
Rexall Drug Store Window Display
Photograph of an advertisement for Rexall Drug Store.
The display notes, "Let there be no blackout on health", and "... there can be no blackout on this priceless asset [health] to victory."
It is likely this advertisement was made during…
The display notes, "Let there be no blackout on health", and "... there can be no blackout on this priceless asset [health] to victory."
It is likely this advertisement was made during…
Rexall Drug Store Window Display
Photograph of an advertisement for Rexall Drug Store.
The display notes, "The world is at war against disease - Take Puretest Vitamins". The emblem is surrounded by different vitamins being offered by the store.
Various other health related…
The display notes, "The world is at war against disease - Take Puretest Vitamins". The emblem is surrounded by different vitamins being offered by the store.
Various other health related…
Advertisement for Squibb Mineral Oil
Photograph of an advertisement for Squibb Mineral Oil, a product advertised to be "a safe internal lubricant of highest quality and purity".
Advertisement for Rexall Drug Store
Photograph of an advertisement by Rexall Drug Store that displays a variety of United Drug Products and urges patrons to "Bring your prescriptions here".
The ad also notes "We use only drugs of quality approved by government standards".
The ad also notes "We use only drugs of quality approved by government standards".