General Refractories Magazine Ad 1952 Philadelphia Industry
$ 3.7
Description
General Refractories Magazine Ad 1952 Philadelphia Industry. The ad features a charming black and white photograph of a young child, wrapped in a towel, standing next to a bathtub-like structure, with the intriguing headline "BATH TUBS MADE WITH BRICK?". The ad highlights that many products, from bathtubs and faucets to steel, brass, copper, aluminum, chemicals, glass, and paper, owe their origin to refractory brick. This vintage 1952 magazine advertisement for General Refractories Company, based in Philadelphia, showcases the fundamental role of refractory products in modern industry and everyday life. The ad features a charming black and white photograph of a young child, wrapped in a towel, standing next to a bathtub-like structure, with the intriguing headline "BATH TUBS MADE WITH BRICK?". The artwork reflects a classic 1950s advertising style, emphasizing the unseen components of American manufacturing and the superior way of life. The ad highlights that many products, from bathtubs and faucets to steel, brass, copper, aluminum, chemicals, glass, and paper, owe their origin to refractory brick. The advertisement includes the "GRFFCO" logo and details the company's commitment to making things "better... faster... and at lower cost." This piece of mid-century ephemera offers a glimpse into industrial advertising of the era, connecting essential manufacturing processes to consumer goods. It was originally published in TIME magazine on January 28, 1952.
