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Antique 1925 Buzza-Craftacres “Playing the Game” Framed Motto Print
Charming original antique framed motto print published by The Buzza Company / Buzza-Craftacres of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The piece features a colorful nautical scene with sailboats above “Playing the Game,” the inspirational verse by J. B. Downie. The Buzza Company published this motto in 1925.
The lower front is marked:
© BUZZA - CRAFTACRES. MPLS. U.S.A.
The reverse is also marked:
COPYRIGHT
THE BUZZA COMPANY
CRAFTACRES
MPLS. U.S.A.
The piece remains in its period frame with a metal hanging loop on the back.
Approximate measurements: 9¾” tall × 5¼” wide. Please see measurement photos.
This is an attractive piece of 1920s American decorative art combining nautical imagery with an inspirational message about character and sportsmanship. A nice collectible for a Buzza motto collection, nautical display, office, study, game room or vintage wall-art collection.
The piece shows age-related wear, including toning and marks to the paper, frame wear, handwritten pencil/graphite markings on the reverse, and wear/separation to portions of the backing and corners. These areas are photographed closely.
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