Sale Name: 14th Annual Montana Spring Auction
LOT 74A - Black-Draught Stock & Poultry Medicine Sign
Description

Metal advertising sign for Black-Draught livestock and poultry medicine, bright yellow background with bold black lettering, circa 1930s-1940s.

This vintage farm supply advertising sign features bold, high-contrast black text on a vibrant yellow background, promoting "BLACK-DRAUGHT STOCK & POULTRY MEDICINE." The sign is constructed of pressed metal with embossed lettering. The yellow background would have provided excellent visibility in farm supply stores, feed mills, and rural general stores of the era.

This advertising piece represents agricultural and veterinary practices of pre-World War II rural America, when proprietary medicines for livestock were commonly sold directly to farmers. Black-Draught was a well-known brand that produced remedies for both humans and animals, particularly laxative tonics and digestive medicines.

Condition Notes: Sign displays significant wear consistent with age and commercial use. Surface shows considerable oxidation, rust spotting, and areas of paint loss throughout. Multiple scratches and abrasions visible on face. Embossed lettering remains largely intact and legible despite surface deterioration. Edges show typical wear from mounting and display. Some warping evident. Reverse side shows substantial oxidation with remnants of original finish. Refer to the pictures and in person inspection for condition.

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