Accession No

6694

Brief Description

magazine advertisement, 'Scientific Wonders for Boys and Girls', including Gilbert chemistry sets, U.S.A., 1948

Origin

U.S.A.

Maker

Class

chemistry; demonstration; ephemera

Earliest Date

1948

Latest Date

1948

Inscription Date

Material

Paper

Dimensions

192mm (width) x

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from an individual via www.eBay.com on 02/12/2005.

Inscription

Description Notes

Gilbert magazine advertisement, U.S.A., 1948

Magazine Advertisement for Gilbert Hall of Science, 'Scientific Wonders for Boys and Girls'. Divided into 6 sections, advertising a train, the 'American Flyer'; the No. 12 1/2 Erector and other Erector sets; a talking train station; a free superman, and Gilbert Chemistry sets. Marked Copyright 1948 Nat'l Com. Pub. Inc. The advertisement, as well as a statement of ownership is from page 49 of the magazine. POssibly the magazine is 'Children's Activities', as annotated by a previous owner and outlined in the statement above the advert. On the following side (page 50) are advertisements for Rampe Products Company, Cleveland, and Mary-Jane Dresses Dolls.

In good condition, complete.

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