Bidspirit auction | Aunt Jemima Vintage Promotional String

Aunt Jemima Vintage Promotional String Puzzle - Item/Description: Original 1890s-1900s die-cut cardboard advertising novelty trade card and string puzzle issued as a promotional giveaway by the R.T. Davis Mill Co. based out of St. Joseph, Missouri. Features instructions directing the user to solve a dexterity trick by separating or rearranging attached paper tags threaded through specific holes without untying the cord. Represents some of the earliest localized marketing for the brand, directly tying into early Black Americana advertising themes and soliciting customers to send stamps for historical booklets or cloth dolls. Material: Paper Dimensions: Height: 4 1/4”; Width: 3” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include discoloration, markings. Age: 1890s - 1900s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $10 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 830