2011.036.157
Postcard
The Home of "Vernor's Ginger Ale," Detroit, Mich.
Postcard. Color postcard reproduction entitled, "The Home of 'Vernor's Ginger Ale,' Detroit, Mich." The view shows the Vernor's Ginger Ale storefront which was located in a 4-story brick building at 33 Woodward Avenue. Text on the verso shows "The Home of 'Vernor's Ginger Ale,' 33 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. The sign has eight hundred and sixteen lamps constantly moving, filling the glass with the finest drink ever. They sell the Extract; Anyone can make the ale." The entire verso, including the paper texture, is half-tone printed, indicating that the postcard is a reproduction. The estimated date of the postcard is based upon the image depicted and is not based upon when the postcard was printed.
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