The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss

Philip Morris U.S.A. Tobacco Farmer Partnering Program Metal Advertising Thermometer with Original Box

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Start price: $5

Estimated price: $40 - $70

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Description

An American promotional wall thermometer produced for Philip Morris U.S.A. as part of the Tobacco Farmer Partnering Program. The thermometer is constructed from a white-painted metal plate with embossed sections. The top section features a printed graphic depicting two hands shaking over a tobacco field landscape, framed by yellow tobacco leaves, beneath the text PHILIP MORRIS U.S.A. TOBACCO FARMER PARTNERING PROGRAM. The central recessed section houses a functional glass thermometer tube set against a black and green printed scale measuring Fahrenheit from -50 to 120 degrees. The lower left of the scale includes small printed text reading Made in USA 31. The bottom section of the plate features a green rectangle with the words WORKING TOGETHER printed in yellow and green. The reverse of the plate shows the bulb of the thermometer tube protected by a molded housing. The item is accompanied by a blue cardboard box featuring a white stylized bird logo.Height: 13 1/8 inches.