Re: [MOPO] Mini Window cards

2022-12-28 Thread Tom Martin
I'm glad I missed the history of the release many window cards I know they made linen finish 8 x 10 stills as I had a few of those But most of the stuff is pretty cut and dried Just like the one she eats them selves only seem to come into existence around Edison times and how many people ask f

Re: [MOPO] Mini Window cards

2022-12-28 Thread Bruce Hershenson
It IS a good article. But it contains one major error, which was advanced by many in the hobby 20 to 50 years ago, so it is not surprising he passed that wrong info on. This is where he talks about Warner Bros linen and flat items from the same title. Back then, no one knew for sure what that mea

Re: [MOPO] Mini Window cards

2022-12-28 Thread Tom Martin
wow/// the article sounds like a perfect companion to go with the story of the minty whites answer rumors I'm glad I have no knowledge of these as I would not be interested in that size for any purpose I had a hard enough time when I started in business trying to sell inserts or half sheets and

Re: [MOPO] Mini Window cards

2022-12-28 Thread Grey Smith
Great topic, Garth and Morrie! I've never read this "guide" that Denver put together and it's informative. I had the good fortune to offer Denver's collection some years ago, shortly before his untimely death. He seemed to be very pleased with the results of the sale! It was his passion for many ye

Re: [MOPO] Mini Window cards

2022-12-28 Thread Garth Grieder
This was a good post, Morris! And agreed, it is fun to remember these 'pioneers', especially for such a niche item as Mini window cards! I would say about a quarter of the mini windows in my collection are stamped with Sherry's name... he definitely left his mark on the hobby! Here is a fun articl

[MOPO] Mini Window cards

2022-12-15 Thread Morris Everett Jr.
I went to a flea market in Canton, Ohio last weekend and bought a mini window card on Navy Blues 1941. Stamped on the back were the names Kenneth Lawrence and Denver Sherry, both historical figures in the history of movie poster collecting. Kenneth owned the Movie Memorabilia Shop Of Hollywood. Den