{"product_id":"thermos-bottle-congo-expedition-advertising-postcard","title":"American Thermos Bottle Company - Richard Harding Davis Congo Expedition Advertising - Postcard SP24","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdvertising postcard issued by the American Thermos Bottle Company, New York, c.1908. The front features a chromolithograph of a gun bearer from the Richard Harding Davis Expedition in the African Congo, with promotional text describing the Thermos Bottle's ability to carry ice in 120°F equatorial heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft panel: photographic-style illustration of a Congolese gun bearer standing in dense jungle grass, rifle over shoulder, wearing a dark wrap and red sash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight panel: full printed advertising text describing the Davis Expedition and Thermos Bottle properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertising copy touts: keeping ice solid in extreme heat, keeping coffee hot for hours, suitability for home and outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing line: \"Sold by leading dealers in every civilized country. American Thermos Bottle Company, New York\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalic note: \"Write for free booklet showing the many uses for Thermos, both for outings and in the home\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright: 1908, by American Thermos Bottle Co., N.Y. (printed on back left spine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused; no stamp, no postmark, no address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil notation on back: \"Black advertising\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndivided-style back with \"Place Stamp Here — Domestic One cent \/ Foreign Two cents\" box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee's Postcards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638431957154,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/5267\/9232\/files\/20260909_0009.jpg?v=1788990249","url":"https:\/\/deespostcards.com\/products\/thermos-bottle-congo-expedition-advertising-postcard","provider":"Dee's Postcards ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}