Country Store Merkle's Blu-j Brooms Sign, "the Largest Broom Factory In The World", Paris, Ill, Auction
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Country Store Merkle's Blu-J Brooms Sign, "The largest Broom Factory in the World", Paris, ILL,
Country Store Merkle's Blu-J Brooms Sign, "The largest Broom Factory in the World", Paris, ILL,
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Country Store Merkle's Blu-J Brooms Sign, "The largest Broom Factory in the World", Paris, ILL, embossed metal w/large bird graphic, VG cond w/tiny overall spots of oxidation, prof framed in nice contoured wood frame, 15"H x 11"W.
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Country Store Merkle's Blu-J Brooms Sign, "The largest Broom Factory in the World", Paris, ILL,

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Country Store & Advertising Session I

May 18, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
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