1961 Village Artist Promotion Wax Bag - 123 Macdougal Street New York City - Greenwich Village Folk Beat Art Scene - Vietnam War Era - Ready For Framing

Vintage Original 1961 Village Artist Promotion Wax Bag - 123 Macdougal Street New York City - Greenwich Village Folk Beat Art Scene - Vietnam War Era - Ready For Framing

This Bag Is A Piece Of Ephemera From 1961 Connected To The Greenwich Village Art Scene. It Promotes A Shop Called “Village Artist” Located At 123 Macdougal Street In New York City. The Illustration, Signed “Ivar 1961,” Shows A Cartoon Depiction Of A Starving Artist And Includes Humorous Text. The Address Was Part Of A Historic Building Dating To 1900–1901, Situated Near Important Cultural Venues Such As Cafe Wha? And The Gaslight Cafe. The Bag Represents The Era’s Local Commerce And Serves As A Surviving Example Of Disposable Packaging Now Highly Collectible.

In Fair Vintage Condition - Creasing, Stains, Tears, Writing On Top Front  and Reverse, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Bag. Measures Approx. 11-3/4" Wide by 15-1/4" Tall.

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