This is a rare, beautifully preserved 1911 Advertising Calendar featuring the evocative artwork \"Heart\'s Desire\"by celebrated pictorialist James Arthur (1855-1912).
This antique piece was distributed as a premium promotional giveaway by the Peninsula Heating & Plumbing Co. of Laurium, Michigan, making it a highly desirable piece of history from the historic Kiwanis Copper County boom era.
- Artist: James Arthur (official attribution printed on the lower margin: \"From Painting by James Arthur\").
- Complete Calendar Pad: Incredibly rare find! The entire 12-month calendar pad is completely intact and untouched. The January 1911 page is clean, and lifting it reveals a full sequence of original monthly pages underneath
- Includes Original Story Flap: comes with the fragile, original paper flap titled \"Heart\'s Desire\" that features the companion story/poem for the artwork. Please note: This delicate paper flap has naturally detached from the main backing board due to the age and is included loose.
- Original Hanging Cord: Retains its original top yarn hanging cord and tassel. Fragile.
This is an excellent antique condition for paper ephemeral over 115 years old. The sepia print has excellent clarity and contrast. The main backing board is structurally sound, clean on the reverse side (gorgeous original teal – blue texture), with only minor edge softening and light age – toning.
As noted, the companion story paper flap has cleanly detached from the side edge, but remains fully intact itself with no major rips or tear loss.
Perfect for vintage advertising collectors, Edwardian art enthusiasts, or Michigan upper peninsula local history buffs.
This will be shipped flat and meticulously protected to avoid bending during transit.
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