1908 Ad George Gibbs Illustration Cream of Wheat Rastus - ORIGINAL RB1

This is an original 1908 black and white print ad for Cream of Wheat by the Cream of Wheat Company, now being produced by B & G Foods. Rastus (the man in this ad) was developed by the artist Edward V. Brewer after a chef named Frank L. White.

CONDITION

This 103+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. Heavy water stain - top right corner. The water stain on the top right corner of this ad is small but dark, as can be seen in the item image.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 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)

This piece was illustrated by Gibbs, George. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising

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