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Printed Broadsides American 1840's Click image to enlarge Provenance: from the Charles Came collection of philosophical instruments; Mr. Came was an itinerant lecturer who traveled in upstate New York in the 1840's and 1850's demonstrating philosophical apparatus and experiments which were mainly focused in the areas of electromagnetism and astronomy; he also claimed to be a physician and performed quack electro-medicine. See Rittenhouse Vol 5; No 4; 1991; pgs 118-128 for a detailed description of above by Roger Sherman from the Smithsonian Institution (where this collection is being curated and stored).
Printed Broadside American 1848	Printed Broadside American 1849	Hand-coloured original architectural rendering of the “Conservatoire National Des Arts et Metiers.” Landmark museum in Paris housing a vast collection of philosophical instruments. Artist signed in script: “H. Lancia.” Also signed on back: “Exposition De 1878, Paris. Measures 17-1/2” x 11”. Rare. Fine Condition, 1878.

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4-Note NBC Chimes 1930's Click here if you are interested in knowing more about the NBC Chimes!   3-Note NBC Chimes 1930's Westinghouse Advertising Banner Mutual Network Banner	RCA Sellin' Fool Doll 1928 G.E. Sellin' Fool Doll 1928 These very rare dolls were created by well-known doll artist Joseph L. Kallus, based on a design by the famous illustrator Maxfield Parrish.  They were used as point-of-sale pieces to promote RCA and GE radio products.  The hands are slotted to hold advertising cards. Crosley "Pup" Radio with Bonzo the pup	Atwater Kent Banjo 1926 Used by the Atwater Kent band, which played at distributor functions and other promotions during the 1920's. RCA Advertising Banner RCA Point of Sale Display 1926
Atwater Kent Table Topper	Atwater Kent Point-of-Sale Advertising Blocks