1944 Ad WWII Sylvania Cellophane Wrap Soldier Mortar Pit Wartime New York WW2-1 XGJB4 Thomas in the United States

Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands (formerly the Danish West Indies)

30 x 20 cm

they have the typical staple marks along the center crease

Weldwood African Mahogany

near Third Avenue and between the Mt

1944 Ad WWII Sylvania Cellophane Wrap Soldier Mortar Pit Wartime New York WW2-1 XGJB4 Thomas in the United States"Keeping the powder dry vital job for Mr. Cellophane." This is an original World War II era ad from the Sylvania Industrial Corporation, "manufacturers of cellophane and other cellulose products since 1929." Here the special cellophane wrap developed in Sylvania's laboratories keeps the powder used in trench mortar ammunition dry in the high humidity and heavy rain of the Pacific jungles. CONDITION This 67+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine.