1950 full-page magazine ad for Hamilton Watches
Titled- “To Peggy, for marrying me in the first place”- the ad shows a wife unwrapping a gift from her husband. Artwork is by well-known commercial artist Ward Brackett. For more samples of his work go to this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.587352004644444&type=1.
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History- (from Wikipedia) The Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892. During the expansion of the railroads in the US, Hamilton maintained over 56% of the market. Railroads purchased all of Hamilton's production. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches durong World War I, the company switched, too. Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch in 1917, designed to appeal to men entering World War I and containing the 0-sized 17-jewel 983 movement originally designed for women's pendent watches.
Condition- This ad is in excellent condition and measures 10 ½ x 14 inches.
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