Vintage Photos & WWII Era Ephemera Lot

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	325
Category	Firearms & Militaria
Auction	Antique Tools, Advertising, Toys, Jewelry, and Ephemera
Date	August 12, 2026 at 10:59 PM CDT
Auction house	Dust Factory Auctions LLC
Location	Los Angeles, California

A collection of American paper ephemera, primarily dating from the early to mid-20th century. This lot includes a Borden's Hemo advertising sign featuring Elsie the Cow, a sample packet, and a "The Chicago Sun War Atlas" booklet, all likely dating to the World War II era. Also included is a large group of vernacular photographs, including studio portraits and group photos in decorative paper folders, stylistically dating from the late 19th to the early 20th century.<br><br>Vernacular Photography Cabinet Card Photograph Advertising Borden's Elsie the Cow Hemo WWII World War II Chicago Sun Atlas Ephemera<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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