Cardstock backing for a calendar advertising Ott Brothers of Charles Town

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Cardstock backing for a calendar advertising Ott Brothers of Charles Town

Entry/Object ID

757

Description

20th Century cardstock backing for a calendar advertising Ott Brothers of Charles Town, West Virginia. The calendar is no longer attached. Cardstock is in the shape of a basket of carnations, and printed with the image of red and white carnation flowers in a wicker basket with a handle. Printed at the center of the basket is text: COMPLIMENTS OF Ott Brothers, Boots, Shoes and Gents' Furnishings. Largest line of Shoes in CHARLES TOWN, - - - W.VA. Below the text there are staple holes, where the calendar would have been attached. See late 1890s photo of Ott Brothers Store (Liberty St. near intersection with George St.) in ARC669.

Acquisition

Accession

456

Source or Donor

Porterfield, Joan

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Paint