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1. Ad, Magazine - 2014.041

   American Seeds Advertisement, "Boys! Girls! Sell American Seeds, Get Your Prize," 1945. The American Seed company, formerly of Lancaster, PA, sold its seeds through catalogue, using children and youth as agents. This advertisement provides images of the "prizes" available to young people who sold seeds on behalf of the company. Among the offerings is a "Complete Chemistry Set" with the Chemcraft brand name.

   Record Type: Ephemera

   
2. Mysto Magic Exhibition Set No. 2 - Kit, Toy

   2015.004.001

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Poster - 2015.004.002

   This two-color poster advertises a performance of magic tricks, as part of the Mysto Magic Show Set, manufactured by the A. C. Gilbert Company around 1940. The kit included theatrical makeup, props, and an instruction booklet, designed for putting on magic shows and performing tricks. Aimed towards children, the set included interlocking cardboard rings, playing cards, a "jumping peg" trick, and a magic wand. A blank space at the bottom fo the po...

   Record Type: Ephemera