Paper, Prints and Posters

Advertising began in America in the early 1700's. Today many paper products from the bygone days are highly sought after by collectors. Here we have assorted collectible restaurant menus, nostalgic hand fans, advertising signsVictorian trade cards, unique frame ready prints, antique reproduction photos and wall posters. Please keep in mind these are high quality reproductions unless otherwise stated.

Rayette Dandruff Lotion Barber Pole Advertising Sign

The modern barber pole originated in the days when bloodletting was one of the principal duties of the barber.
Price: $7.95


Smoking Sambo Cigarette Firecracker Paper Stand-up Display

The word "Sambo" refers to Black men that were considered very happy, usually laughing, lazy, irresponsible or carefree.
Price: $5.95


Orphan Boy Smoking Tobacco Paper Advertising Sign

Tobacco was the first crop grown for money in North America.
Price: $5.95


Dixie Boy Black Americana Paper Stand-Up Display Sign

Watermelons are thought to be native of the Kalahari desert in Africa, due to David Livingstone describing them as "abundant" in that region.
Price: $5.75


Durham Smoking Tobacco Bull Paper Advertising Sign

Tobacco helped pay for the American Revolution against England.
Price: $5.25


To Trains 1929 Paper Sign Print Cotton Belt Route Railroad

The Cotton Belt Route was organized in 1879 to ship cotton to Texas from St. Louis.
Price: $2.50


Colored Entrance Only 1932 Segregation Print Sign

Racial segregation has appeared in all parts of the world where there are multi-racial communities.
Price: $2.50


Pay Toilet 5 Cent Illinois Central Paper Sign Print

The Illinois Central was officially chartered by the Illinois General Assembly on February 10, 1851.
Price: $2.50


Pay Toilet 5 Cent New York Central System Paper Sign Print

The New York Central System was formed May 17, 1853.
Price: $2.50


To Toilets 1927 Paper Sign Print L&N Railroad

In Western Europe, the first public toilets appeared in the 13th century.
Price: $2.50


Notice No Service At This Bar To Anyone On A Horse Sign Print

A classic form of American humor is a horse walks into a bar story and the bartender asks, "Why the long face?".
Price: $2.50


Brass Rail Saloon El Paso Texas Print Sign

El Paso officially became part of the USA in 1845 when Texas joined the Union.
Price: $2.50


No Liquor Served To Indians After Sundown Print Sign

The first general store in Durant, OK was established in 1873, but the first post office is not recorded until 1879.
Price: $2.50


All Madam's Must Keep Their Girls Off The Street After Dark Sign

The madam was in charge of all facets of her "girls" lives day and night.
Price: $2.50


Butter-Nut Bread Paper Advertising Sign

Butter-Nut bread is a part of Hostess Brands and has been around since the late 1800's.
Price: $5.50


Old Dixie Savannah GA. Black Americana Menu

This is a die-cut menu of a smiling woman holding a large platter of Barbecued Ribs.
Price: $6.50


Wheel Cafe Cincinnati Reds Photo Menu

The 1939 Reds team finished the regular season with a record of 97 wins and 57 losses.
Price: $3.25


1955 Large Marilyn Monroe Golden Dreams Nude Calendar

Marilyn Monroe has been called the ultimate pin-up in the history of mankind as well as many other things.
Price: $17.95


1955 Marilyn Monroe Pin-up Nude Calendar

Norma Jean better known as Marilyn Monroe got her start working at an airplane factory.
Price: $16.95


Marilyn Monroe Norma Jean DiMaggio USO ID Card

Marilyn arrived in Korea on February 16, 1954 to begin her four day USO tour of the country.
Price: $5.95