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LOT OF 20 VINTAGE CORNELL\'S GLASS AND WINDSHIELD CLEANER ADVERTISING CARDS
EDW. F. CORNELL — WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
An interesting group of 20 matching vintage printed advertising and instruction cards promoting Cornell\'s Glass and Windshield Cleaner, manufactured by Edw. F. Cornell of West Haven, Connecticut.
These original paper advertising pieces describe a multipurpose cleaning preparation intended for automobile windshields, household glass, woodwork, photographs, silver, gold, enamel, nickel, and other metals.
The cards also provide instructions for using the cleaner in laundry work and removing spots from clothing and carpets.
PRINTED MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:
Edw. F. Cornell
214 Main Street
West Haven, Connecticut
DETAILS:
Quantity: 20 matching cards
Product: Cornell\'s Glass and Windshield Cleaner
Manufacturer: Edw. F. Cornell
Location: West Haven, Connecticut
Material: Printed paper
Type: Vintage Advertising and Product Instruction Ephemera
Country: United States
Exact Publication Date: Unknown
HISTORICAL INTEREST:
These cards offer a fascinating glimpse into American consumer advertising and the marketing of early automotive and household cleaning products.
The detailed instructions describe using the cleaner on automobile windshields during wet weather, as well as on a wide variety of household surfaces.
Their distinctive typography, straightforward advertising language, and original manufacturer information make them interesting examples of historical commercial ephemera.
COLLECTOR APPEAL:
Vintage Automotive Advertising
Early Windshield Cleaning Products
Connecticut Business History
West Haven Historical Memorabilia
Antique and Vintage Advertising
Household Product Ephemera
Historical Paper Collectibles
Advertising Research and Archives
An unusual surviving group of 20 matching promotional cards from a named Connecticut manufacturer.
All 20 cards are included together in this listing. You will receive the exact items shown in the photographs.
