Large 1947 magazine ad for White Rock Sparkling Water
Title- “Pardon me, Gentlemen, where’s the 19th hole?” – The ad shows Psyche explaining the worth of White Rock sparkling water to a golf foursome.
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History- White Rock Beverages, an American beverage company located in Whitestone, NY, was established in 1871 by pharmacist H.M. Colver in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Potawatomi Indians and settlers believed that the nearby White Rock natural spring had special medicinal powers, so by 1876, the company was bottling and distributing the natural spring water throughout the country.
By 1923, White Rock Beverages was one of the largest producers of mineral water in the United States. The company also produced ginger ale and other soft drinks. The company purchased the rights to a painting titled Psyche at Nature's Mirror, by Paul Thumann, at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The company has used the image of Psyche as its logo for more than 120 years.
Condition- This ad is in excellent condition and measures 10 ¼ x 14 inches.
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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.
