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These were items that no one else wanted so I snagged them, they are a collection of military prints that were premium items from the Canada Starch Company. He would have received these prior to 1942.
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Very nice find! I am always amazed at the things people do not want, those are great.
I'm glad no one else in the family wanted them, all the more for me. :) I don't remember my father ever showing these to us as kids.
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Any idea who painted these images?? Phil.
No I don't Phil, there is nothing on the images.
Thanks for the love petey.