Rath General Store, Dodge City Kansas ~ RARE Advertising Celluloid Pocket Mirror

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Rath General Store, (Boot Hill) Dodge City Kansas ~ RARE Advertising Celluloid Pocket Mirror
(pics for reference only)
Rath General Store
The original General Store was operated by Charles Rath, Robert Wright and A.J. Anthony in 1872. It was one of Dodge City’s first businesses. Early customers were primarily buffalo hunters that brought hides to Rath General Store in exchange for cash or goods. People could also purchase items from the store with money. The store was called a “general” store because it was generalized – they sold a wide variety of goods. They sold clothing, food, school supplies, candy, kitchenware, dining ware, farm equipment and hunting supplies among other things.
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It's certainly possible that Wild West legends like Wyatt Earp & Bat Masterson bought some guns & ammo from this ULTRA FAMOUS & HISTORIC store back in the heyday!!!
Not a single other example to be found on entire internet!!!
Circa Late 1800's to Turn-of-Century
Extremely scarce example!!!
Also early tourist promotion for famous
Boot Hill
cemetery
Attractive colorful chromolitho image of pretty Victorian/Edwardian woman in large plumed hat
under celluloid (celluloid is perfectly intact - no damage).
3" (inch) diameter.
unmarked.
there is some light "staining" under celluloid from old moisture exposure...
...color is strong and bright with some spot fading in affected areas.
mirror glass is in Near Mint condition with no major noticeable flaws
no rust to metal or "pimpling" under the celluloid
FOR COMBINED SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES
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Payment must be made within 3 days of purchase.    Please see attached pics & make all inquiries prior to purchasing.
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