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“RUB-NO-MORE CO.” CELLULOID LETTER OPENER WITH ELEPHANTS TRADE MARK.
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Auction #200 - Part I > Item 495
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
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Item Description
7.5” long stiff celluloid with same “Trade Mark” and text on each side. Depicts mother elephant in clothing seated on a stool using her trunk to bathe her baby standing in a water tub with text on the side “He Loves It So.” End of the opener has tiny stamp by maker “W&H Co.” and item is c. 1900. One side has a little tanning to the celluloid and each side shows a little use but nearly all color and text remains complete. An early and rare advertising opener. Near VF.
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