Up for sale is a beautiful piece of mid-century Americana advertising history: a partial portfolio set of Northern\'s Famous \"American Beauty Portraits\" illustrated by the beloved artist Frances Hook.
Originally available as a mail-order premium from Northern Paper Mills for just 25¢, this lot includes the highly collectible original outer mailing envelope and two (2) of the original four vellum art prints.
What is Included:
• Original Illustrated Mailer Envelope: Highly graphic, featuring the iconic \"Only 25¢\" stamp, promo story text, and the four girl previews on the front.
• Portrait 1 (The Baby in Pink): The darling baby girl wrapped in a soft pink blanket holding a little white toy.
• Portrait 2 (The Girl in White): The sweet little girl gazing outward wearing a cozy winter white hood/bonnet.
• Artist: Frances Hook
• Publisher: Northern Paper Mills / Northern Tissue
• Era: Circa late 1950s to early 1960s
• Print Size: Approximately 11\" x 14\" standard framing size.
• Paper Stock: Fine white vellum.
• The Prints: Very good well-preserved vintage condition. Because these prints have been stored flat inside the original folder envelope for decades, they have been completely shielded from light. The pastel colors are incredibly vibrant, clean, and bright. There are no pinholes, tape marks, or heavy foxing. The central portraits are crisp and perfect for nursery or retro home decor framing!
• The Envelope: Shows typical mid-century storage wear, including edge creasing, minor corner, tears, bumps, and light toning/foxing from age. It remains fully intact and has done its job by protecting the vellum sheets inside.
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