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antique advertising: tin adverts
The history of advertising can be traced to ancient civilizations. It became a major force in capitalist economies in the mid-19th century, based primarily on newspapers and magazines. In the 20th century, advertising grew rapidly with new technologies such as direct mail, radio, television, the internet and mobile devices.
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Pair of Painted Toleware Advertising Tins
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. A pair of painted toffee tins. The red painted body with ‘Mackintosh’s Toffee’ in gold leaf, with the letters and various patterns also embossed into the tins, the sloping lids have the Royal...
£600.00
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