Vintage Morton's Salt Plain Iodized Pocket Advertising Mirror Girl w/ Umbrella

Description

Vintage Morton's Salt
Plain or Iodized
Advertising Pocket Mirror
Girls with Umbrella
When it Rains it Pours
For Your Cast iron Penny Bank Collection-MortonSaltMirror1
Details
Description:
This is a nice vintage advertising pocket mirror. The mirror is decorated on the back with the image of a young girl in a dress walking in the rain and carrying an umbrella in one hand and a box of Morton's Salt in the other, all on a green background. It is raining and the box of salt is tilted in her hand and salt is pouring out of it. The moto "When it rains it pours" is under the image and the words "MORTON'S SALT; Plain or Iodized" are above the image. The mirror itself is in very good condition given its age. It is clear with just a few small spots where the silver backing is lost. Other than that, the art work is intact and the mirror itself is in very good condition. The piece was made by Lou Fox of Chicago Illinois and is so marked. A great advertising piece to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Additional Information:
The iconic Morton Salt Girl has been associated with the brand since her 1914 introduction with the new slogan "When it Rains, It Pours" in a series of Good Housekeeping magazine ads. The young girl illustrated is walking in the rain with a large umbrella scattering salt behind her.
Date:
Uncertain but most likely from 1940s or 1950s and could be a bit earlier.
Origin:
Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.
Size:
The mirror measures ~3 1/8" by ~2 1/8" and weighs about one ounce.
Maker:
Lou Fox of Chicago Illinois.
Marks:
Marked "Lou Fox Chicago" on the curl.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece:
This is a nice example of advertising mirrors, which would display very well and make a nice addition to your collection.
Condition:
The piece is in very good condition after being around for all these years. The graphics are all there with no appreciable losses. There are a few minor scratches and the corners are a bit rough but intact. The mirror itself is also in very good condition with no breaks or cracks. It does have a few spots where the silver backing is lost along the edges, which can be seen in the photos. These are small and truly do not impact the quality or beauty of the piece. A nice piece of advertising worthy of a spot in your collection. Please view photos carefully for additional condition information.
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