Giant Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese New York World's Fair 1964-65 Postcard-image
Giant Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese New York World's Fair 1964-65 Postcard-image

Giant Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese New York World's Fair 1964-65 Postcard

$ 5.27

Subject: Cheese, Food Drink, Worlds Fair Type: Chrome Unit Type: Unit Region: Wisconsin Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Dexter Press Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Unposted Year Manufactured: 1964 Country of Origin: United States Country: USA Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969 Continent: North America Brand/Publisher: Dexter Press Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Unit Quantity: 1 Features: Advertising, Landmark, Tourist Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Material: Cardboard City: Denmark

Description

Giant Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese New York World's Fair 1964-65 Postcard. This captivating vintage postcard features an impressive display of a colossal block of Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, proudly presented by Steve's Cheese Co., Inc. of Denmark, Wisconsin. The image captures a man in a white coat, likely a cheesemaker or company representative, posing next to the massive cheese block, which is adorned with numerous award ribbons along its top, signifying its quality and prestige. Stenciled details on the cheese itself highlight its origin as "WISCONSIN STATE BRAND 264" and from "WISCONSIN FACTORY 0120 VAT," emphasizing its authentic Wisconsin heritage. The reverse side of this collectible piece confirms its historical significance, noting that this famous cheese was a prominent exhibit at the iconic New York World's Fair in 1964-1965. The postcard also celebrates Steve's Cheese Co., Inc.'s 60th year in operation, offering their specialties of Natural Wisconsin Cheddar. Produced by Dexter Press of West Nyack, New York, this chrome postcard offers a vivid glimpse into mid-century American commerce and the dairy industry, making it a unique piece for collectors of Wisconsin memorabilia, New York World's Fair ephemera, or vintage food advertising.

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