Bidspirit auction | A Collection of 22 Vintage
A Collection of 22 Vintage Lindgren-Turner Co. Travel Water-Slide Decals in Glassine Envelopes - A collection of 22 vintage travel-related water-slide decals produced for the tourist souvenir market. These lithographed paper decals were designed for application to glass surfaces, such as automobile windows, or hard finish surfaces like luggage. Each decal features vibrant mid-century graphic design depicting various United States regions, states, and natural landmarks. The subjects represented include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, along with specific sites such as Boulder Dam, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone Park, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, and Grand Canyon. Each decal is contained within its individual original glassine envelope. The reverse of each envelope features an informative printed cream label titled Directions for Applying. The text provides specific steps for application to glass or hard finish surfaces and carries the manufacturer's information. The bottom of the label reads: Manufactured By LINDGREN - TURNER CO. W. 902 Broadway Spokane 1, Wash. The left side of the label also features a vertical black decorative border promoting A DECAL ALBUM WITH WATERPROOF PAGES. Decal width: 3 1/2 inches to 4 inches Envelope width: 4 1/2 inches.