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American 20th Century Studio Lithograph Toleware Oval Advertising Pub Tray
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DETAILS
An antique advertising, breweriana tavern tray made for Carl Nollenberger who was a popular Leadville, Colorado liquor wholesaler. Decorated with a polychrome lithograph design of hanging duck hunting trophies for serving beer or liquor at a tavern.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Attributed to 20th Century Studio (Coshocton, Ohio). Coshocton was considered the birthplace of specialty advertising in the United States. Retailer: Carl Nollenberger, Wholesale Dealer in Wines, Liquors and Cigars (Leadville, Colorado, circa 1891-1916) | Founder: Carl Nollenberger (German-American, 1856–1942).
MARKS
Titled: Wholesale / Carl Nollenberger / Liquor Dealer / Leadville, Colo.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1900
DIMENSIONS
Width 13.75 Depth 16.75 Height 0.75 inches
