Print advertising has been around since 1468. William Caxton promoted his book "Game and Playe of the Chesse" using a print advertisement. Certainty advertising was rare for several hundred years, but gained popularity and results over time.
We must also realize; before photography, display ads were illustrated by hand. Color ads were very rare until about 1910.
I have been collecting advertising prints for several years. I find that they not only add flair to my décor, but also offer a bit of history.
Vintage advertisements are an excellent collector's item. Collectible advertising offers an accurate view of days gone by. Many of the older advertisements are considered art. Notable artists illustrated many of the vintage and vintage advertisements. Norman Rockwell was often used by the Saturday Evening Post. There is the work of Maxfield Parrish, highly sought after and hard to find. You could fill multiple pages just by naming the great advertising artists of the past.
Car enthusiasts love Vintage Advertising Collector car and truck ads. These are often priced included. Over the years, we have sold many old advertisements as gifts. If you have a friend or family member who is a car collector, restoring an old car, or enjoys decorating their store or showroom, they will love receiving collectible advertising as a gift.
Military memorabilia collectors and veterans always appreciate wartime advertisements. Old ads for Tide and other laundry products are framed and displayed in a laundry room. Vintage metal kitchen cabinets are popular right now. I have sold many of the old advertisements to use for reference or frame as kitchen decor. Vintage and vintage fashion ads look amazing framed and are great reference tools for vintage costume design.
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