Large 1950 original, print ad for Elgin Gifts
Title- “The finest gifts for Father's Days”- the ad shows an assortment of possible gifts for Father's Day.
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History- The Elgin National Watch Company, most commonly known as just the Elgin Watch company, was a major US watch maker. The company sold watches under the names, Elgin, Lord Elgin, and Lady Elgin.
In the 1940's, when the watch case business started to run into hard times, the Illinois Watch Case Company branched out into manufacturing cigarette cases and Lady's Compacts, using the "Elgin American" brand name. In the 1950's, all production was moved to Japan, which meant the "Elgin American" line was no longer made in America, let alone from Elgin.
Condition- This ad is in excellent condition and measures 10 x 13 inches.
You can pick this up in Porters Lake. I do go into northend Halifax once a week during the lunch hour and could meet you there if that is easier.
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