Anyone have any idea what this is?

[hawk637]

My Aunt gave me this and she has no idea what it is. Guess it used to be my Grandmas and my Aunt found it while cleaning in the attic. So could anyone tell me what it is or if it may have any value to it? Probably not going to sell it anyways just hold onto it and pass it down to my son. Something pretty cool just curious what it is.

 

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[DirtyMike]

Is this printed on glass?

 

[nomad1]

What is it made of? If glass, maybe it is a photographic printing plate.

 

[DirtyMike]

What does it say at the top?

 

[bradyboy]

Didnt they use these plates for advertising at movies?

 

[nomad1]

There is a date printed on the left side of the object (1-11-23)

 

[hawk637]

Thanks for the fast replies. It seems to be printed between 2 pieces of glass. The top left reads Fruit of the Loom. the Center top reads Exciting day time styles in fashion wise. Chicken-Wire Checks. There is also something written with a marker on the left side that says " Pitts #86 -1-11-23.

 

[nomad1]

How big is it? It may have been used in an old lantern slide projector.

 

[hawk637]

It is 17 x 14. And about 1/2 inch thick.

 

[DCMatt]

Chicken Wire Checks were a fashion trend for the spring of 1952.

DCMatt

 

[DCMatt]

DCMatt

 

[mfitzs70]

Found this.....Maybe Pitts was the artist..Vintage Original Movie Photo 1934 "Their Big Moment" ZASU Pitts 86 | eBay

It seems Pitts is the Female actor

 

[DCMatt]

The problem with researching a piece like this is trying to figure out what to call it. The closest I've found is something called a "Duro-Transparency". They seem to be a bit smaller than your item and made of cellulose. They were used as store window displays and were backlit.

DCMatt

 

[Produce Guy]

Could be a pattern for women who sew?

 

[Produce Guy]

maybe go buy a senior citizens group home/center and see,or go on Google.