1948 full-page (10 ¼ x 13 ¼ ) magazine ad for Park & Tilford Whiskey
Title- “Fine Whiskies Since 1840!” – the ad shows two bottles of Park & Tilford whisky on a silver platter.”
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History- (fromWikipedia) - Joseph Park and John Mason Tilford founded a retail establishment in 1840 that specialized in high quality import goods, perfumes, and liquor. In 1890 Park and Tilford was incorperated with Joseph Park as President and John Tilford as Vice President. Their sons served as directors
In 1923 the company was sold to David Schulte. Over the years Schulte purchased several distilleries all around the US. The company was sold to Schenley in 1954.
Condition- This ad is in excellent condition with light wrinkling. The ad is sold untrimmed and unmatted.
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