Name/Title
Blue arcade exhibit cardsEntry/Object ID
2021.41.16Description
Six "girlie" cards from the 1940s found in the wall of the Norton Cottage. The cottage was originally at Singapore and later moved to an area near the vineyards south of M89. Printed with blue ink on cardboard with blank backs. "Made in U.S.A" appears in front lower right corner of each card.
The cards were likely manufactured by the Exhibit Supply Co. of Chicago for purchase from their penny arcade machines. Arcade cards were first created by the Exhibit Supply Company in 1901 and ended in 1981. The cards featured promotional photos of popular movie stars, prize fighters, baseball players, superheros, cowboy-western stars and even some more risqué offerings.Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.41Source or Donor
Schmiechen, James A.Acquisition Method
DonationNotes
The cards were given to Jim Schmiechen by Sue Bentley.Dimensions
Height
5-3/8 inWidth
3-3/8 inLocation
Filing cabinet
Files Accession NumberCreate Date
October 21, 2021Update Date
November 18, 2023
