W. F. Williamson Advertising Service collection of visual materials, 1910-1915.

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  • Collection ID 1980.0003
  • Creator Names Williamson, W. F.
  • Title W. F. Williamson Advertising Service collection of visual materials [graphic].
  • Dates 1910-1915.
  • Physical description
    • 52 photographic prints : b&w ; 28 x 22 cm. (11 x 8 1/2 in) or smaller.
    • 2 photomechanical prints : advertisements ; 23 x 28 cm. (8 3/4 x 11 in.)
  • Collection summary Photographs of examples of advertising signs manufactured by Williamson, located in Chicago and St. Louis. Also views of the company building, trucks, and staff, probably in St. Louis, and of the company's predecessor, Williamson Company--Oil Paintings. Subjects of the advertisements include Standard Oil, a "Welcome Home" for Charles Lindbergh sign, various beer ads, and early road side signs.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1980-003).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Sara B. Williamson, 1979 (1980.0003).
  • Names
    • Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974
    • Standard Oil Company
    • W. F. Williamson Advertising Service
    • W. F. Williamson Advertising Service
  • Subjects
    • Billboards. lctgm
    • Beverages. lctgm
    • Appliances. lctgm
    • Trucks. lctgm
    • Fairs. lctgm
    • Automobiles Equipment and supplies
    • Automobile service stations. lctgm
    • Industries Illinois Chicago.
    • Industries Missouri Saint Louis
  • Genre
    • Advertisements. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Saint Louis (Mo.) Commerce 20th century.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1980/03.htm