Vintage Coca-Cola "World War I Girl" Advertising M

Updated September 18, 2026

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Lot number293
Estimate30.00 - 45.00 USD
AuctionOctober Art & Collectibles- 2-DAY Auction
DateOctober 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT
Auction houseOakwood Auctions
LocationStouffville

A beautifully presented vintage Coca-Cola advertising mirror featuring a licensed reverse-printed reproduction of the celebrated "World War I Girl" advertisement, one of the most recognizable and enduring images ever produced in the company's remarkable advertising history. Inspired by the original 1917 Coca-Cola campaign, the composition portrays the elegantly dressed young woman in a fashionable broad-brimmed hat turning gracefully toward the viewer while holding a glass of Coca-Cola above the legendary "Delicious and Refreshing" slogan. An inscription incorporated into the design identifies the image as a reproduction of the famous 1917 advertisement, paying tribute to one of the defining works of early American commercial illustration.<br><br>For more than a century, Coca-Cola has produced some of the most influential and widely collected advertising imagery in the world, with its advertising mirrors occupying a particularly desirable niche among collectors of soda advertising, Americana, country store memorabilia, soda fountain décor, and vintage commercial display. The combination of richly printed artwork, mirrored glass, and the instantly recognizable Coca-Cola script creates exceptional visual presence, making examples such as this equally attractive to dedicated Coca-Cola enthusiasts and collectors seeking iconic American advertising for home, office, restaurant, or hospitality interiors.<br><br>Beyond its decorative appeal, this mirror celebrates the visual language that helped establish Coca-Cola as one of the world's most successful consumer brands. The romantic elegance of the 1917 artwork continues to resonate with collectors more than a century after its introduction, ensuring lasting demand for quality reproductions inspired by the company's golden age of advertising. Housed in an attractive wood frame measuring approximately 15 1/2" x 22 1/2" overall, this is an impressive display example that captures the timeless charm and nostalgic appeal that have made Coca-Cola advertising among the most actively collected categories in the advertising memorabilia market.

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