No. 38 Loretta Young from Hollywood Picture Stars (R68) issued by Shelby Gum Co.
Trade card from Hollywood Picture Stars (R68) issued by Shelby Gum Co., Ohio (manufacturer of the world's first bubble gum). Front includes colorized photo of star in oval with fancy border. The star's name and movie company appears at lower edge. Back is printed in red ink with card number, advertising and mail-in offer for an album. The same images can be found in the V289 Canadian series produced by Hamilton Chewing Gum Ltd.
Artwork Details
- Title: No. 38 Loretta Young from Hollywood Picture Stars (R68) issued by Shelby Gum Co.
- Publisher: Shelby Gum Co. (American)
- Date: ca.1937
- Medium: Commercial color lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 3 × 2 3/8 in. (7.6 × 6 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 318, R68.35
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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