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Lumpy
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This is a cardboard sign my friend found in his parents basement. The sign is about 22", from the bottom to Santa's knuckles, and 22" from his elbow to the ball on his cap. There is some water damage along the bottom, and left corner, under the Elf.
I can't find any printers notes or production marks anywhere on the front or back.
Can any of the Coke Fans date this, or give me more info on it?
Thanks in advance;
Lumpy
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This was part of a larger cardboard cutout that appears to have been trimmed of it's upper portion that said: ("Pause...refresh") and it's lower portion showing the Spriteboy with reindeer. From 1949. No significant value in this condition...Lumpy.
(BTW, what's the history behind "Lumpy" as a nickname...assuming that's your nickname. Just curious....)
Thanks TGBWC.
Yep, Lumpy was a nickname I got around High School time, as in Lumpy Rutherford in "Leave it to Beaver". It became my handle on the CB, then my call name while I was "on the job". Most everyone in the city knows me by the name.
A unique and "retro" name in itself. Thanks.