The Coca-Cola Company commissioned illustrator Haddon H. Sundblom to develop a human-like Santa in 1931 after a very positive response to a magazine advertisement in late 1930 featuring such a character.
This card features the 1949 painting for The Coca-Cola Company and includes not only Santa, but also Sundblom's other enduring creation...the "Sprite Boy."
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"The Flying Dutchman"
The illustration on this card is from a 1911 newspaper advertisement for "Coca-Cola" that featured baseball immortal Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Coca-Cola Company featured a number of baseball heroes in its advertising during this period
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The Coca-Cola Company began an advertising campaign in 1993 that featured a group of polar bears enjoying a bottle of "Coke" while viewing the aurora borealis. This advertising was so well received by the public that other advertisements were created featuring these entertaining and lovable creatures
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Norman Rockwell was one of America's most famous illustrators. Between 1928 and 1935, he created six scenes for The Coca-Cola Company. Each reflected his well-known slice-of-life style.
The image featured on this card is from a calendar advertising "Coca-Cola" in 1935. In this scene, a young boy and his dog enjoy an afternoon at their favorite fishing spot. The dog keeps a close watch on the cork while the boy enjoys a moment of refreshments.
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The "Sprite Boy" was created for The Coca-Cola Company by illustrator Haddon H. Sundblom and used to introduce the name "Coke" in 1942. "Sprite Boy" wore a soda jerk's cap when used in advertising for fountain sales of "Coke" and a bottle cap when used to promote the bottled beverage. This card features an advertisement for fountain sales of "Coke" in 1946.
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The Coca-Cola Company commisioned illustrator Haddon H. Sundblom to develop the image of a humanlike Santa in 1931, following the public's positive response to an advertisement featuring such a character in 1930. The public embraced Sundblom's creation and his vision became the famous holiday character we know today. This card features an illustration created by Sundblom for the Company in 1962.
"Coca-Cola" was first registered as a trademark on January 31, 1893. Thaty same year, the company relocated from 41 1/2 Decatur Street to an old three story residence at the southwest corner of Ivy Street and Auburn Avenue. A new 100 gallon copper kettle was installed along with a wooden tank with a capacity of approximately 1,500 gallons. All deliveries were made by a one-horse dray.
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This card front shows original artwork that was used in advertising "Coca-Cola" during 1947. World War II was over and countries around the globe were busy recovering and planning for the future. By now "Coca-Cola" was establised in foreign markets around the world.
The only one in this set that is not gold but brass
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