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Michigan 140th Anniversary State Advertisement
1977|Technical Drawings
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Oshkosh B'gosh "Home Grown" Denim Advertisement
Category|Luxury Brands
Subcategory|Fashion
Year|1970
Rarity Class|CLASS B
Condition|Good (Slight edge wear)
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Last updated: 09 Mar 2026
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Home Grown Americana
"Home grown and down-to-earth, B'gosh."
An original 1970s magazine advertisement for the legendary American workwear brand, Oshkosh B'gosh. This highly creative illustration features giant blue jeans and bib overalls literally "growing" out of the rich soil, emphasizing the brand's rugged, down-to-earth roots. A perfect piece of ephemera for vintage denim enthusiasts and collectors of Americana pop culture
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