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Many vintage advertising and promotional items hold great appeal to collectors. They can be a colorful and vibrant reflection of life in the past, and also make for highly displayable, interesting discussion pieces.
Starting in the 19th century, numerous media were used to convey commercial messages to the public. In addition to the now much sought after antique signs and vintage posters, examples of interesting forms of collectible vintage advertising include vintage crate labels, tobacco tins, thermometers, calendars, pinbacks, trade cards, and advertising clocks.
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