We're very excited to syndicate one of our favorite columns, 'What Is It? What Is It Worth?' from one of our favorite magazines, Country Living. All text and images below are provided by Country Living. Get ready to be surprised!
"I snagged this small sign for $20. What can you tell me about it?" - C.E., Southgate, Michigan
Early-20th-Century Diamond Dyes Color Card
Professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques.
WHAT IS IT?
Your 12-inch-tall score, which likely sat atop a store counter during the first quarter of the 20th century, advertised for Diamond Dyes, a line of do-it-yourself cloth colorants on the market between 1872 and the 1950s. Since the product packaging didn't reflect the pigment's end result, the brand gave retail shops sample books and so-called color cards, like this one, featuring fabric imbued with the dyes. You nabbed the display at an extremely low price, especially considering its condition: The original tin stand and frame remain in good shape, and the textiles show very little fading.
What's It Worth: $350
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