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Vintage Cow Brand Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Advertising Pencil Big c 1930-50s
$ 8.91
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Check out our store under the "Desk Items > Pens & Pencils" category for other similar vintage items and save on shipping!Estate sale find, vintage original advertising pencil for Cow Brand Baking Soda, c. 1930-50s.
John Dwight and Company is officially formed. In 1876, he goes on to adopt the Cow Brand as a trademark for Dwight's Saleratus (saleratus is latin for aerated salt, another term for baking soda).
Lady Maud, a prize-winning Jersey cow at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, is chosen as the icon for the product due to the popularity of using saleratus with sour milk in baking. For many years the Cow Brand and the ARM & HAMMER brand are sold simultaneously. Both brands were equally popular, each boasting its own loyal following.
The item measures approximately 7" long, 3/8" thick, approximate shipping weight 4 ounces.
PLEASE SEE THE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - AS IS - SIGNS OF WEAR - Overall the item is in overall Fair used condition with signs of wear, cracked paint, scuffs, and scratches, possible no lead or eraser. There is dust and dirt build up, corrosion, rust, and pitting to the metal finish. The item would benefit from a cleaning, please see images.
(JB7-108)