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Original Lot of 3 Vintage Jell-O Magazine Advertisements Illustrated by Rose O’Neill (1919–1921)
Offered is a beautiful lot of three original vintage Jell-O magazine advertisements illustrated by celebrated American artist Rose O’Neill (1874–1944), best known as the creator of the iconic Kewpie characters and one of the foremost illustrators of the Golden Age of American Illustration.
These authentic full-page advertisements were carefully removed from period magazines and feature O’Neill’s charming depictions of children promoting Jell-O desserts. The lot includes:
* “They Wanted Jell-O” – The Ladies’ Home Journal, February 1919
* Birthday Party – Good Housekeeping, March 1921
* Dress-Up Tea Party – Good Housekeeping, circa 1920–1921
Published by the Genesee Pure Food Company, these colorful advertisements showcase the warm, whimsical style that made Rose O’Neill one of America’s most beloved illustrators. They make exceptional display pieces for collectors of antique advertising, Jell-O memorabilia, children’s illustration, Golden Age artwork, and early 20th-century Americana.
Features
* Original vintage magazine advertisements (not reproductions)
* Illustrated by renowned artist Rose O’Neill
* Published between 1919 and 1921
* Original Jell-O advertising for the Genesee Pure Food Company
* The larger ads measure approximately 10¾” × 13/4” each
* The smaller ad measures approximately 8” x 11 1/2”
* Three different illustrations included
* Each ad is enclosed in plastic to protect it
* The red and white sticker on the top left corner of the tea party ad is on the outer plastic and not affixed to the advertisement itself
* Suitable for framing or display
Condition
Overall very good vintage condition with attractive color and presentation for pieces over 100 years old. Light age-related toning, minor edge and corner wear, and small mounting marks consistent with age and prior storage. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the condition of each advertisement.
These are increasingly difficult to find as an original matching group and would make an outstanding addition to any collection of antique advertising, Rose O’Neill artwork, Jell-O memorabilia, Golden Age illustration, children’s art, or vintage paper ephemera.
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