1950s Clipart

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A collection of superb 1950s advertising illustrations, free to download. Click the heading to be taken to a page with further details.

Intertype Engineering Bulletins - Oregon, USA
View on eBay:Engineering Bulletins - Book Of Instructions And Parts Catalog - Intertype*Seller's description:Includes fold out diagramsThis Engineering Bulletin...
Soluble Oil for Ludlow Typograph - Illinois, USA
View on eBay:Ludlow Typograph Water Cooling System Soluble Oil Cans Vintage Antique Full Cans*Seller's description:This vintage antique water cooling system solu...
Wooden Monotype Box - Cheshire, UK
View on eBay:Monotype Corporation Vintage Wooden Box*Seller's description:Vintage box made by monotype corporation. Solid construction, with hinged lid. Fantasti...

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