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For sale is a wonderful piece of mid-century Connecticut advertising history: an original vintage Trade Winds Thermometer & Humidity Guide issued as a promotional item for Freedman Furniture in Bridgeport, CT (featuring the classic 1960s exchange telephone number: 335-8102).
FEATURES & MECHANICS:
- Central mechanical thermometer needle reading 20°F to 120°F.
- Dual perimeter windows meant to indicate relative humidity via a color-changing chemical indicator scale (Deep Blue for Dry to Pink for Rain).
- Features the iconic Trade Winds eagle graphics and crisp, bold black lettering for the Freedman Furniture advertisement.
- Includes the highly desirable, original swiveling sheet metal wall-mounting bracket intact at the bottom with its decorative rosette rivet.
CONDITION REPORT:
- Graphic & Aesthetics: Excellent vintage condition. The lettering, phone number, and eagle logo remain incredibly sharp, dark, and highly legible with no major fading to the print.
- Structural: The plastic housing is structurally sound with no cracks. The rear showcases the classic injection-molded casing pathways.
- Bracket: The metal bracket is fully intact and sturdyâa rare find, as these were frequently detached or lost over the decades.
- Color Indicators: As is typical for these 60+ year old Trade Winds pieces, the chemical humidity color indicators have permanently faded to a uniform light tan/yellow from historic light exposure.
- Functionality: The mechanical internal temperature coil responds to temperature changes, though it is sold as a vintage decorative/collectible piece.
A fantastic addition for collectors of mid-century advertising, weather instruments, or local Bridgeport, Connecticut history memorabilia!
