1935 Bakelite Vintage Print Ad - From Penthouse To Cellar Illustration - New York NY
* This is a LARGE AD (See Vintage Ad Size Chart For Details)
* This image is digitally watermarked, but the watermark does not appear on the actual vintage ad.
- Provenance: Sourced from a pristine 1935 Fortune magazine.
- Dimensions: Approximately 10.75" x 13.625" (27.3 cm x 34.6 cm).
- Condition: A true collector-grade specimen in excellent condition. The colors remain vibrant, and the print quality is sharp, a testament to the publication's superior production standards. The piece is free of major defects such as tears, moisture damage, or significant creasing, and appears to have been minimally handled.
- Notes: Carefully removed and preserved, this advertisement is presented flat and is perfectly suited for immediate matting and framing to showcase its historical and aesthetic value.
*Please note that Adirondack Retro is in no way associated with any company, brand, product or person(s) that appear within the advertisement.
*Please note that you are purchasing a vintage advertisement (A Vintage Piece of Paper) that was carefully removed from a magazine or periodical, and will NOT be receiving any of the products depicted in the advertisement.
As a luxurious and oversized publication launched in 1930 during the Great Depression, Fortune magazine offered a unique, high-quality perspective on industrial civilization, making its 1930s editions significant for collectors, historians, and archivists. Characterized by rich, heavy paper stock and striking artistic covers featuring original works from prominent artists, the magazine's aesthetic appeal sets its early issues apart for collectors. For researchers, these editions serve as a primary source for understanding the American business landscape and culture of the era, offering meticulously reported "corporation stories," insightful commentary, and a sophisticated snapshot of the advertising and consumer mindset of the time. The hiring of esteemed literary figures and groundbreaking photojournalists like Margaret Bourke-White and Walker Evans further ensures that the early volumes are not only a business chronicle but also a rich artifact of early 20th-century American art, journalism, and socio-economic history.
INVENTORY LOCATION: GB-100-46
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We grade the condition of our Antique Prints and Vintage Ads as follows:
- Fine
- VG+
- VG
- VG-
- Good
- Poor
Fine: This grade means that the vintage advertisement is a beautiful example with virtually no flaws (If any). (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact magazine advertisement that you will receive.)
VG+: This grade means that the vintage advertisement has only the most minor defects, such as a small amount of marginal soiling or discoloration, not affecting the image. There is absolutely NO writing or water damage. Any defects would be completely hidden once matted. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact magazine advertisement that you will receive.)
VG: This grade means that the vintage ad has minor defects, which may range from minor soiling or discoloration to a very minor edge tear or two, none of which effect the ad itself. There is absolutely NO writing or water damage. Any defects would be completely hidden once matted. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact magazine advertisement that you will receive.)
VG-: This grade means that there is relatively significant staining, soiling, edge wear, wrinkling or tearing etc. Most of the imperfections would be hidden once matted. There is no writing or water damage. The vintage ad is all present and still in a collectible condition. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact magazine advertisement that you will receive.)
Good: This grade means that there is significant soiling, foxing, creasing or water damage, which may effect the image itself, but still worthy of consideration for a collector. We infrequently offer a vintage ad in such condition, unless it is a highly desirable or very rare advertisement. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact magazine advertisement that you will receive.)
Poor: This grade means that there is significant imperfections or other factors which significantly detract from the print ad, such as water damage, significant rips or tears or even missing part of the ad. We rarely offer print ads in poor condition, unless it is extremely rare and collectible. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact magazine advertisement that you will receive.)
MATTING INFO.
➤ Mats are 100% Archival | Museum Quality | Conservation Grade
➤ Foam Backing Boards and hinging tape are Acid Free and Lignin Free.
➤ Available in Antique White or Black.
➤ All Prints are Professionally Mounted and Matted by our professional staff.
X-SMALL ADS
➤ Ad Type: Quarter-Page Ad or smaller.
➤ Ad Dimension Range:(1.00"-4.99") W x (1.00"-6.99") H
➤ Professionally Matted using 5"x7" or 8"x10" Archival Materials (Depending on actual size of Vintage Ad)
SMALL ADS
➤ Ad Type: Half-Page Ads & Quarter Page Ads.
➤ Ad Dimension Range:(5.01"-7.00") W x (7.01"-9.00") H
➤ Professionally Matted using 9"x12" or 11'x14" Archival Materials (Depending on actual size of Vintage Ad)
MEDIUM ADS
➤ Ad Type: Full-Page Ad
➤ Ad Dimension Range:(7.01"-9.00") W x (9.01"-12.00") H
➤ Professionally Matted using 11'x14" or 12"x16" Archival Materials (Depending on actual size of Vintage Ad)
LARGE ADS
➤ Ad Type: Full-Page Ad
➤ Ad Dimension Range: (9.01"-11.00") W x (12.01"-15.00") H
➤ Professionally Matted using 12"x16" or 14"x18" Archival Materials (Depending on actual size of Vintage Ad)
X-LARGE ADS
➤ Ad Type: Full-Page Ads and Double-Page Ads
➤ Ad Dimension Range: (11.01"-20.00") W x (15.01"-20.00") H
➤ Professionally Matted using 16"x20" or 18"x24" Archival Materials (Depending on actual size of Vintage Ad)
* Actual Mat used for each Vintage Ad will be shown in Buying Options
We have professionally shipped well over 50,000 packages worldwide over the years. Orders are shipped Monday through Friday in the order that they were received via USPS. All orders will be processed and shipped within 3-5 business days. We ship our prints and ads that are 11"x14" or under in flat rigid mailers with extra cardboard for protection and support. All prints or ads exceeding 11"x14" are shipped well protected in heavy duty mailing tubes. All matted or matted & framed prints and ads are shipped in a brand new box with proper protection for safe and secure transit. Shipping Rates include Postage, Materials and Full Insurance Coverage. Shipping rates are provided during the checkout process.
*Please note that all vintage ads have other material printed on the verso, whether it be a different ad, text, cartoon etc.
*Please note that we are NOT selling anything that is advertised within the ad. You will be receiving just the vintage advertisement, which is an antique or vintage magazine page.
*Please note that any products, company names, logos and trademarks are fully owned by their respective companies, and that Adirondack Retro is in no way associated with them.