Vintage Maryland Ephemera

Vintage Maryland Ephemera – The Old Line State in Print

Explore the maritime heritage and historical charm of the Mid-Atlantic through Adirondack Retro’s Vintage Maryland Ephemera collection. This curated archive of authentic vintage magazine advertisements and antique paper ephemera from the early to mid-1900s captures Maryland’s blend of seafaring tradition, industrial progress, and coastal beauty.

Each original artifact offers a glimpse into Maryland’s storied past—vintage print advertisements for Baltimore’s shipping and manufacturing industries, Annapolis’s naval and maritime legacy, and Chesapeake Bay tourism. Discover Eastern Shore agricultural promotions, oyster and seafood trade advertisements, and railroad and highway travel ephemera that connected Maryland’s harbors and farmlands to the rest of the nation.

More than nostalgic images, these prints illuminate American advertising art, nautical commerce, and regional culture. Each piece embodies the spirit of innovation and pride that defined Maryland’s early 20th century. Our museum-quality mat and frame service ensures archival preservation and sophisticated display—transforming each original advertisement or print into a timeless artifact of architectural heritage and visual culture.