Advertising Materials and Construction
Use paper, metal, enamel, wood, glass, cardboard, celluloid, ceramic, and construction evidence to identify originals.
Paper and Cardstock
Fiber, coating, thickness, sizing, brittleness, trimming, mounting, and print interaction.
Open guide →Tin and Sheet Metal
Lithography, embossing, folded edges, grommets, oxidation, paint, seams, and later decorative reproductions.
Open guide →Porcelain Enamel
Layered glass enamel, shelving, chips, mounting holes, backs, makers, and modern fantasy signs.
Open guide →Painted and Carved Wood
Species, joinery, tool marks, paint layers, hanging hardware, weathering, and trade-sign form.
Open guide →Glass and Reverse-Painted Glass
Window signs, mirrors, jars, globes, reverse paint, gilding, flaking, and replacement backing.
Open guide →Cardboard and Fiberboard
Easel backs, die cuts, standees, displays, moisture damage, delamination, and replacement supports.
Open guide →Celluloid
Pocket mirrors, buttons, signs, novelties, cracking, discoloration, flammability, and storage precautions.
Open guide →Textile Advertising
Feed sacks, banners, aprons, flags, ribbons, pennants, printed cloth, and embroidery.
Open guide →Ceramic and Stoneware
Jugs, crocks, match strikers, plaques, transfer decoration, impressed marks, and local merchants.
Open guide →Cast Metal
Iron, brass, bronze, aluminum, trade figures, plaques, banks, hardware, and foundry evidence.
Open guide →Wooden Crates and Boxes
Stenciling, paper labels, dovetails, nails, brands, fruit, soap, bottles, and shipping context.
Open guide →Leather Advertising
Wallets, cases, key holders, sample books, embossed logos, and merchant premiums.
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