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Thurston Good Luck Card

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Description: Two-sided playing card used for advertising by magician Howard Thurston (d. 1936), arguably the greatest magician of his day. The reverse side of the card ...
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Dell O'Dell

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Description: Advertising brochure for Dell O'Dell, one of a few professional female magicians.
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J.O. Gilbert Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of J.O. Gilbert of Blair, Wisconsin, a jewelry and silver dealer who also dealt in books, stationery, and tobacco. Features a pocket watch with ...
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"Diamond Jim" Lobby Card

Date: 1935
Description: Lobby card for the 1935 Realart film "Diamond Jim," featuring a still image of Edward Arnold as Diamond Jim at a restaurant, and a smaller image of Cesar R...
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7 oz. Holiday Beer Advertising Display Card

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Description: Die cut, scored advertising display card, of unfolded cardboard, with two pieces glued together. Includes an illustration of a woman pointing to a spot whi...
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Imitation of Life lobby card

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Description: Lobby card for the 1959 film "Imitation of Life" starring Lana Turner, Sandra Dee, and Juanita Moore. The image on the card shows Lora Meredith (Lana Turn...

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