1943 Ad Gilbert Quality Paper Soldier Military Wartime Menasha Wisconsin FZ6

This is an original 1943 black and white print ad for Gilbert Quality Papers from the Gilbert Paper Company of Menasha, Wisconsin. The ad features an image of a soldier holding a gun. The caption writes, "On guard in steaming, rain-drenched jungles and snow-swept Arctic wastes, Cotton stands guard with our fighting American soldiers. Second only to steel as a vital war material, cotton is depended upon by our armed forces for the clothing they wear, the equipment they use and the ammunition they shoot..."

CONDITION

This 68+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 12.75 inches; 26 x 32 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, America, United States, World War II

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