1932 FORD MODEL T CLOWN CAR Letter Head Shelbyville, Indiana/Circus/Parade L@@K!

Description

I've purchased a HUGE collection of vintage fireworks ephemera that was associated with a Danville, Illinois area historical fireworks manufacturer/display company. They were in business since the early 1900's; coming from Italy and bringing their expertise to the U.S. They started out as the Illinois Fireworks Display Company; branched into the World Fireworks Display Company; and purchased and ran the Liberty Fireworks Company that originated in Franklin Park/Maywood, Illinois. There are letterheads/letters/correspondence from many places in the United States and around the world. These date back to the 1920's up into the 1970's. World Fireworks discontinued operations in the 1950's; Liberty Fireworks in the 1970's; and finally the Illinois Fireworks in the early 1990's. There are catalogs; letterheads; advertisements; some labels; and other ephemera from over the years. Just send an email to ask if there is a certain area; industry; or other specific interest that may be in the collection...otherwise, just keep watching my auctions for neat items from the collection.....
This particular auction is for
a vintage advertising letterhead that has:
"Patterson's Polo Phunny Phord Professional Peppy Clowns..........Shelbyville, Indiana"
on it. This was sent to the Illinois Fireworks Display Co. in the Danville, Illinois area. This would look great matted and framed. It is
signed by
the president of the outfit;
A.R. Patterson.
It was all the rage in that era, to buy a used Model T Ford and adjust the car so it would pop up in the front. People would "trick" them out to do stunts and other things that would be funny or unique to a crowd. These would be shown at carnivals/circuses and in parades; etc. There are some interesting articles and photos about these cars on the internet if you search for them. This has a very neat back to it. This has
surface wear and damage; soiling/staining; creases/tears; staple holes and soiling/holes from them; other blemishes and wear; etc.
P
lease study pictures above to determine condition of item. B
y bidding on the auction; you are accepting the condition shown and described in the auction.
"godislove2" watermarks are NOT on actual letter.
Payment with .00 shipping charges is requested
in the U.S.
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