Early 20th-Century Signal Flag in Red, White (now aged), and Blue old-world Antique litho printed butter advertisement

Antique litho printed butter advertisement

The "Old Abe" eagle logo is shown against a red field

this is an honest example of American shop tradition

this piece is entirely constructed of litho printed tin with embossed framing and molding

The turned legs on this piece are connected by a stretcher in the middle with a small finial and sit on wide

Early 20th-Century Signal Flag in Red, White (now aged), and Blue old-world Antique litho printed butter advertisementc. 1920s 1940s; American Maritime, Industrial, or Railroad Origin Heavy gauge cotton signal flag featuring horizontal red, white, and blue bands with its center stripe now mellowed to a warm cream tone through natural oxidation and age. Machine stitched seams and reinforced edges speak to its utilitarian purpose, designed for outdoor use on ships, docks, or industrial sites where high visibility was key. The muted coloration and hand finished details