1906 Ad Cornell Medallion Campbells Soup Can Wiederseim - ORIGINAL CL9

This is an original 1906 black and white print ad for Campbell's Soup by the Joseph Campbell Company located in Camden, New Jersey. Herberton Williams in 1898 thought of the red and white color scheme for the soup can, he was inspired by Cornell Universities football uniforms. More historical notes: The Campbell's Kids characters were introduced by John Durrance in 1904 and designed by artist Grace Wiederseim. These cheerful little characters quickly became an advertising iconÐÐone of the earliest in advertising history. Another distinctive element of the Campbell's soup logo, besides the familiar red and white label, is the Gold Medallion. In 1900 Campbell's soup won a gold medal in the 1900 Paris Exposition and this medallion was incorporated into the company logo.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8 inches; 14 x 20 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising

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