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Lansdale eBay Today: 1939 Newark Hair Felt Co. Ad Card

A look at rare finds on the online auction site. Today's find is an August 1939 advertising card for the Newark Hair Felt Company in Lansdale

New Hair Felt Company once existed in Lansdale along Spring Avenue near Kenilworth Avenue.

Today's find is an August 1939 advertising card for the company. It is being sold by eBay member mama_rosie.

According to the description, the 36-square-inch card has artwork of a monkey attempting to put a boot on a seal, with the caption "A feat to fit." It has the following narrative:

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It's just Grandpop's luck to pull the shoe-sy customers. You can be as choosy as you want at the Newark Hair Felt Company. Nomatter how exacting your needs, we guarantee to fit your requirements with plenty to spare. Even though you are just shopping, let us tell you our story.

Going price: $4.99.

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