Back Lot Number: 884  
     

Lot 884
 
Description: Rare Jackie Robinson die cut cardboard advertising sign c.1950’s. Exceptional color die cut advertisement for Rheingold Beer featuring Jackie Robinson and wife Rachel. African American endorsed advertisements were few in number during the period as the social climate was still undergoing enormous change. The offered sign pictures Jackie and wife preparing to serve a large holiday dinner incl. Rheingold Beer, marked Liebmann Breweries, Inc. at lwr. left. Exhibits very minimal wear retaining orig. cardboard easel backstand. Significant baseball related advertisement is the first such example that we’ve encountered: EX/MT-NM
Sold For: $5,750.00

 
Estimated Price: $3,000.00-$3,500.00  
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