{"title":"Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eEphemera is the catch-all term for printed material made to be used and thrown away: trade cards, menus, programs, tickets, calendars, advertising cards, and similar paper goods that were never meant to survive. Most didn't, which is what makes period examples worth attention. The ones that did survive offer an unusually candid look at commercial printing and everyday visual culture, free from the self-consciousness of work made for galleries. The pieces shown here are period originals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pork-chop-wheaties-box-mask","title":"Pork Chop- Kellogg's Corn Flakes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming cut-out mask from a 1950s Kellogg's Corn Flakes box captures the golden age of American cereal marketing, when breakfast packaging doubled as children's entertainment. The cheerful pig character 'Pork Chop,' complete with jaunty sailor cap and rosy cheeks, represents the whimsical approach brands took to engage young consumers in the post-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably preserved in uncut condition, this piece retains its full collectible value, a rarity given that most such premiums were enthusiastically scissored out and played with until they fell apart. The warm golden palette and friendly expression exemplify the optimistic visual language of 1950s commercial art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of mid-century Americana, vintage advertising, or cereal memorabilia, this mask offers a tangible connection to Saturday morning breakfast tables of the Eisenhower era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0\" x 7.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44414441095283,"sku":"EPH6865-2-7","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/EPH6865-2-7.jpg?v=1773175423"},{"product_id":"napa-vs-tamalpais","title":"Napa vs Tamalpais, Football Program","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spirited high school football program captures the essence of Friday night lights in California's wine country during the late 1930s or early 1940s. The cover features a dynamic illustration of a ball carrier in navy blue breaking through a tackle, rendered in the bold, energetic style typical of sports graphics from this golden era of American illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNapa High School and Tamalpais High School of Mill Valley represented their North Bay communities with fierce pride, and these 'B' team matchups served as proving grounds for future varsity stars. The Carithers sponsorship reflects the deep connection between local businesses and community athletics that defined small-town American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming piece of California sports history that bridges athletic tradition with regional heritage, this program offers collectors a window into an era when high school football was the heartbeat of communities across the Golden State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0\" x 6.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44448122929267,"sku":"EPH7024","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-377-research-detail-2026-03-14-12-46-17-01-2OTYS2MohXBtxO6bfs46xJTCWcR68I.jpg?v=1773519209"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/collections\/ephemera.oembed","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}