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Sales sample / bookmark: Lunar Leather. R. Neumann & Co., (1969).
Object/Artifact
Sales sample / bookmark: Lunar Leather. R. Neumann & Co., (1969).
Grained grayish-white cowhide leather, 1-13/16" wide x 8-5/8" high; gilt lettered: Lunar Leather Bookmark; Neumann U.S.A. Fringed bottom.
With printed insert card, 2-7/8" high x 8-3/4" long.
Both items were packaged in a 3" x 9" clear polyethylene bag.
See related: photo 2014.070.1550. Product was featured at a New York trade show in November of 1969 (about four months after the first manned moon landing.)
Text on insert card:
YOU ARE NOW IN THE SPACE RACE WITH THIS BEAUTIFULLY TEXTURED LUNAR LEATHER PATTERNED ON THE RILLS AND CRATERS OF THE MOON
ORIGINATED BY
R. Neumann & Co.
Manufacturers of Fine Leathers
300 Observer Highway
Hoboken, N. J. 07030
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Object is from Neumann business premises courtesy of the Bernheim Family.
2014.070.0107
2014.070
Bernheim, Bill
Gift
Gift of the Bernheim Family.
n/a
1969
Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2014-12-12