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mustangtony
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These are two advertisements for Magee Carpets and Rugs made by The Magee Carpet Company * Mills, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvannia. Pictured in ad one is their "Covette" brand available in green (shown), grey, beige, and cocoa tone. Pictured in ad two is their "Parade" brand available in cocoa tone (shown), beige, green, rose, and grey. - The Magee Carpet Company was founded in 1890 but was eventually sold to Bloomsburg Carpet Works and then later merged into the Magee Carpet Works. The company is still operating today in Bloomsburg under the name of Rieter Automotive North America specializing in the manufacture of carpets for automobiles.
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Great ads!!