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Well, here's another trade card from my collection of antique ephemera. It's in the "Metallic Background, Weird Monochromatic Child" genre. No doubt, it's American. Though it was never printed with advertising information, it was clearly meant to be. This is the sort of stock card which would have been available in bulk for customization.
But, what's going on here? The little boy is clearly fascinated by his pants. Why? What's happening? What sort of company would have used this for advertising? What was the product? What was their slogan?
You tell me.
Enter your guesses in the comments section. I cant' wait to see with what you come up.
16 comments:
Leslie knew that the cops would find him. He was to small to blend in. His mother always told him that he would grow into a beautiful butterfly. The liar! Maybe, just maybe the pants cocoon would work. If only it could hide the blood.
And that's why we do this.
Victorian pull-ups? I'm a big boy now.
Sure to have been a welcome product in 1880.
Worlds first spanx.
Now with whalebone!
The amazing, new and innovative Pest! Pants and vest in one! Make sure you buy only the genuine article - do not be fooled by cheap imitations. Take the stress out of trying to coordinate the proper vest with the proper trousers...Pest makes morning preparations easy and fun!
Very clever! I would buy some!
Pants Pets! Got a frog in your pocket? Want a house for your mouse? Pants Pets offers a safe haven for your smallest critters.
Ah, Marsha! You never disappoint!
Oliver's Oversized Overalls
Our motto: "Don't Get Your Knickers In A Twist"
The tailors here At Oliver"s Oversized Overalls say, "Why buy pants that fit when you can buy pants you can fit more pants in.
Here are some words of praise from some of our satisfied customers:
Heidi says:
Your oversized overalls have been a great help to me. When Auntie took me on a train ride in the middle of the night Oliver's Oversized Overalls helped me wear all my other clothes under them without feeling self-conscious . The Grandfather and Goat Peter love them too.
J.G. says:
There are times when I'm a little short on cash and may have to sneak out of a hotel without paying the bill. These oversized overalls save the day. I walk right out the front door wearing my entire wardrobe and no one knows I skipped out on the bill.
Darcy, once again you are brilliant. Not only have you won the post, but, again, you've won the entire internet as someone else once commended you. I'm rolling with laughter. I especially appreciate the J.G. reference as Miss Garland's over-clothed hotel exits are among my bits of Hollywood lore. Hooray!
I can't beat Darcy!
Because she already won the Internet.
That was so funny, Darcy. I can't top it.
Few could, Gene.
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