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Up for sale is a spectacular 10-piece collection of original vintage 1950s / early 1960s water-slide souvenir travel decals manufactured by the historic Lindgren-Turner Company of Spokane, Washington.
This authentic set of mid-century Americana represents a classic West Coast road trip, featuring vibrant, bold screen-printed graphics.
Nine of the ten decals come complete in their original vintage glassine paper envelope sleeves featuring the classic application instructions on the reverse side.
This 10-piece premium collection features:
• Marineland of the Pacific (Featuring Bubbles the Whale - Rare Closed Attraction)
• The Pike at Long Beach, California (Rare Demolished Amusement Zone)
• Ghost Town & Calico Railroad (Knott's Berry Farm Historic Steam Train)
• Los Angeles City Hall (Historic Civic Architecture)
• The Farmers Market in Hollywood (Historic Los Angeles landmark)
• Reno, Nevada "Ace of Hearts" (Vintage Gambling Playing Card Series)
• Death Valley California (Vintage National Monument Designation)
• Tijuana, Mexico (Classic Sombrero Graphic)
• San Diego, California (Nautical Sailboat & Seagulls Graphic)
• California Republic Flag (Bear & Star State Heritage Design)
Details:
• Manufacturer: Lindgren-Turner Co. (Spokane, Wash.)
• Era: 1950s to early 1960s (Pre-ZIP code single-digit postal zone "Spokane 1")
• Type: Authentic Water-Slide / Water Transfer Decals (NOT modern adhesive stickers)
Condition:
New Old Stock (NOS). Unused and original. The decal artwork across all 10 pieces is incredibly bright, crisp, and intact. Due to the significant age of these paper items, the original glassine envelopes may show handling wear, natural yellowing, or slight crinkling consistent with 70-year-old paper souvenirs.
Envelope Condition Notes:
• The California Republic Flag decal does not include its original glassine sleeve.
• The San Diego, California decal includes its original envelope, but the sleeve is torn.
• The remaining 8 decals include their original vintage sleeves in standard vintage condition.
Please see the photos for the exact condition details of every single piece in this lot. Actual colors may vary from photos.
This entire collection will be packaged with extreme care to ensure safe travel during transit.
Shipping: Shipped securely via USPS Ground Advantage with full door-to-door tracking. Calculated shipping is enabled so you pay the exact updated USPS rate to your location with no hidden handling fees.
Disclaimer: These items are sold strictly as vintage historical collectibles for display, framing, or archiving. Due to their extreme age, the original water-soluble adhesive gum and lacquer may be brittle, and application to a surface is not guaranteed or recommended.