Homer Hemp, Susie Sisal, and Tillie Twine Family Story | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Homer Hemp, Susie Sisal, and Tillie Twine Family Story

Homer Hemp, Susie Sisal, and Tillie Twine Family Story | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Promotional advertisement available through the International Harvester Advertising Service for use by International Harvester dealers, part of the 1949 Twine Promotion. The advertisement tells the story of the Twine Promotion mascots, Homer Hemp, Susie Sisal, and Tillie Twine. In the advertisement the characters introduce their story in four panels: Homer Hemp comes from the Philippines, Susie Sisal comes from Cuba, the wedding of Homer Hemp and Susie Sisal, and the addition of Tillie Twine to their family. At the bottom of the advertisement is where the dealership name and address would appear.
DESCRIPTION
Promotional advertisement available through the International Harvester Advertising Service for use by International Harvester dealers, part of the 1949 Twine Promotion. The advertisement tells the story of the Twine Promotion mascots, Homer Hemp, Susie Sisal, and Tillie Twine. In the advertisement the characters introduce their story in four panels: Homer Hemp comes from the Philippines, Susie Sisal comes from Cuba, the wedding of Homer Hemp and Susie Sisal, and the addition of Tillie Twine to their family. At the bottom of the advertisement is where the dealership name and address would appear.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:102254
Creation Date: 1949
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
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Collection Name:Advertising sample books (bluebooks), 1913-1957
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 5Z, Box 264, Folder 1
Original Dimensions:8 x 11 inches
SUBJECTS
Caricatures and cartoons
Advertising
Hemp Industry
Textile industry
Marketing
Sales promotion

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