115. Binding the Beast, from G-Men & Heroes of the Law (R60) issued by Gum Inc., Philadelphia

1936

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Trade card from G-Men & Heroes of the Law (R60) issued by Gum Inc., Philadelphia. Thick cards. The full set was issued in a number of subsets with some sets skip-numbered. The front includes full-color action drawings featuring exciting stories about G-Men and their encounters with criminals. The word “TRADEMARK” appears on the front and the card number is located in the lower left hand corner. In addition the "&” appears in red rather than yellow. Dated on both front and back of card. The back includes long descriptive stories, the card number at left, and across lower edge: "Watch for other cards to complete your collection of thrilling action pictures and true stories of G-Men and Heroes of the Law".

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Title: 115. Binding the Beast, from G-Men & Heroes of the Law (R60) issued by Gum Inc., Philadelphia
Publisher: Gum, Inc. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Date: 1936
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 2 7/16 × 3 1/16 in. (6.2 × 7.8 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 318, R60.89
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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