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This image shows a narrow, vertically oriented, yellowed newspaper clipping from the New York Times, likely from the 1930s, based on the visible text and typography.

The clipping appears to be from a Wednesday edition and includes:

• Store Hours: Posted at the top: “Daily 9:30 to 5:30”, “Wed. and Fri. 12 to 9”.
• Advertisement Content: The ad is for pianos and overcoats, though much of the text is cut off.

Visible text fragments include:

• “Every man who... Our Redleaf overcoats... really remarkable! At $...”
• A large, cursive headline: “Save on a ...”
• A date reference: “On October 2, 193...” followed by “famous John Wanam... on pianos.” — likely referring to pianist John Wanamaker (or a piano event at Wanamaker’s department store).
• A promotional message: “Today, more pianos will be... still bring you piano maker $50 to $100... to charge if it were Policy—built to our many of the feature pianos!”
• Pricing: “Verticals from $32...”
• Brands listed: “Our great piano collection as Chickering, Schom... lin, Haddorff, Estey,” — referring to well-known piano manufacturers.
• Financing offer: “Use our extended down payment, sp... balance sp...”

At the bottom of the clipping, there is a halftone illustration of a wooden upright piano, with a small vase of flowers resting on top.

The paper is aged (yellowed), with rough, torn edges, indicating it was clipped from a larger newspaper page. The overall tone is promotional and aimed at attracting customers during a time likely affected by the Great Depression, given the emphasis on savings and payment plans.

The image appears to be a portion of a newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated Wednesday. The paper is worn and aged, with a yellowed appearance, indicating its age. The visible part of the article discusses store hours, which are listed as "Daily 9:30 to 5:30, Wed. and Fri. 12 to 9."

Below the store hours, there is an advertisement for a clothing store, mentioning "Redleaf overcoats," but the text is partially cut off. The next section of the advertisement is titled "Through," followed by the word "Save," suggesting a promotional offer, possibly for a sale or discount.

The subsequent text seems to be an informational piece, possibly about a musical event or recital, as it mentions John Wanamaker, a famous piano maker, and dates back to October 2, 193. It discusses piano sales and the cost savings available, with prices ranging from $32 to $50. The ad also mentions a variety of piano brands, including Chickering, Schomlin, Haddorff, and Estey.

At the bottom of the page, there is an image of a piano, which is part of the advertisement and likely serves to illustrate the musical topic being discussed. The overall layout and style suggest that this is a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Times, likely from the 1930s based on the content. The clipping appears to be an advertisement for piano sales. It mentions a store called John Wanamaker, known for its pianos. The ad highlights a special offer where customers can save on pianos, with vertical pianos starting from $32. The text also mentions a variety of piano brands such as Chickering, Schomann, Haddorff, and Estey. The bottom part of the advertisement features a small image of a piano. The top part of the clipping is partially cut off, but it seems to include store hours and another advertisement, possibly for overcoats.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is rectangular and appears to be from a newspaper, possibly the "New York Times," as indicated by the partial header visible at the top of the clipping. The clipping is torn along the edges, suggesting it was cut from a larger newspaper. The background of the clipping is gray, which might be the color of the paper it was printed on or the result of aging and exposure. The text on the clipping is printed in black ink and appears to be from a classified advertisement section. The advertisement is for pianos, specifically mentioning a special offer by a piano maker named John Wanamaker. The ad highlights a promotion where pianos, typically priced between $50 and $100, are being offered at a reduced rate. The ad also mentions the option to use an extended down payment and balance spring plan for purchasing the pianos. At the bottom of the clipping, there is an illustration of a piano, which is likely meant to draw attention to the advertisement. The piano in the illustration is depicted from a side view, showing its vertical and horizontal dimensions. The clipping also includes some additional text and possibly other advertisements, but they are partially obscured or cut off due to the torn edges.

The image shows a piece of old newspaper with a torn right side. The newspaper is titled "New York Times, Wednesday" and has a heading "Every man who..." followed by a description of Redleaf overcoats. Below the heading, there is an advertisement for pianos, stating that they are still available for $50 to $100, and that the pianos are built to their policy. The advertisement also mentions that vertical pianos are available from $32. The image has a grayish background.

The image depicts a vintage advertisement from The New York Times, dated Wednesday. The advertisement is for a store offering a variety of products, including coats and pianos. Here are the key details:

1. Header Information:

   • The top of the advertisement includes the header "NEW YORK TIMES, WEDN," indicating it is from The New York Times on a Wednesday.
   • Store hours are listed: "Daily 9:30 to 5:30, Wed. and Fri. 12 to 9."

2. Main Text:

   • The advertisement highlights a promotion for overcoats, specifically mentioning "Redleaf overcoats" as being "really remarkable" and offering an "at settlement of coats originally" deal (though the exact terms are partially obscured).
   • A prominent phrase, "Throu Save on a f," suggests a sale or discount on a specific item, likely furniture or another product, though the full context is unclear due to the torn edges.

3. Piano Promotion:

   • The advertisement announces a piano sale featuring "famous John Wanamaker pianos." It states that on October 2, 1932, more pianos will be available, with prices ranging from $50 to $100.
   • It mentions that these pianos will be charged if they were "Policy-built to our many of the feature pianos!"
   • A variety of piano brands are listed: Chickering, Schomlin, Haddorff, Estey, and others.
   • The advertisement promotes an "extended payment plan," allowing customers to pay down the balance over time.

4. Visual Elements:

   • At the bottom of the advertisement, there is an illustration of a grand piano, reinforcing the focus on piano sales.
   • The paper appears aged and worn, with visible tears and creases, giving it a historical or vintage feel.

5. Overall Context:

   • The advertisement combines promotions for both clothing (overcoats) and pianos, suggesting a department store or a multi-product retailer.
   • The inclusion of specific dates, prices, and brands indicates a targeted marketing effort to attract customers with competitive offers and financing options.

This advertisement provides a glimpse into early 20th-century retail practices, emphasizing sales, discounts, and financing plans to attract consumers.

This is an image of a clipping from the "New York Times" newspaper, dated Wednesday. The exact date is not visible in the image. The header section mentions store hours as daily from 9:30 to 5:30 with extended hours on Wednesday and Friday until 9 pm.

The main message comes in two parts. The first part is titled "Every man who ..." but unfortunately, the rest of the headline is not visible. This section seems to be talking about overcoats, mentioning "Our Redleaf overcoats" and describes an offering where coats originally meant to be sold at higher prices are being sold at a remarkable discount.

The second prominent headline in the clipping reads "Through ..." then follows with "Save..." on a black handwritten-style script, indicating potential savings on some items or services, with the text under the script discussing a sale related to the famous John Wanamaker store on pianos, mentioning the specific date of October 2, 1939. It details that piano prices have been significantly reduced, saving customers $50 to $100 or more, compared to what one might expect to pay. The lower part of the clipping indicates that there are "Verticals from $327", suggesting a starting price point for vertical pianos.

The brands mentioned in the piano sale section include Chickering, Schomacker, Knabe, Wurlitzer, Steinway, Steck, Aeolian, Haddorff, Estey, and others.

Beneath this text, the newspaper clipping is torn, but there is a part of an image showing what appears to be the side and lower portion of an upright piano.

Lastly, the advertisement encourages the use of an extended payment plan, mentioning a small down payment and the option to spread the balance over several months.

This image shows a cropped and aged newspaper clipping with text and a small illustration of a piano towards the bottom. The heading at the top indicates "NEW YORK TIMES, WEDNESDAY" with the store hours of operation mentioned below. The content of the clipping discusses promotional details, including advertised sales deals, such as Redleaf overcoats and pianos, with notable savings highlighted. The text includes references to vertical pianos, mentioning brand names like Chickering, Schomacker, and others. The visual display concludes with an image of a piano featuring intricate design details and decorations placed atop it. The clipping is visibly worn, with torn edges and discoloration suggesting its age.

The image shows a narrow, vertical, torn piece of an old newspaper advertisement. The visible text includes store hours, mentioning daily hours from 9:30 to 5:30 and extended hours on Wednesday and Friday from 12 to 9. It also refers to Redleaf overcoats and includes a promotional message mentioning savings on pianos. There is a partial historical reference to October 2, 1930, involving a famous John Wanamaker and piano pricing. The text mentions vertical pianos starting from $32 and brands such as Chickering, Schomlin, Haddorff, and Estey. Towards the bottom, there is a partial image of a piano with a cat sitting on top of it. The ad mentions options for extended payment plans. The overall condition of the paper is aged and yellowed, with a few creases and a torn edge.

• A narrow, torn strip of old newspaper pasted on a gray background.
• At the top you can glimpse a masthead that looks like “NEW YORK TIMES, WEDN…” and a small ad note: “Store Hours: Daily 9:30 to 5:30 … Wed. and Fri. 12 to 9.”
• The middle shows a large partial headline “Every man wh…” with smaller text about overcoats (Redleaf) and coats.
• A large, dark cursive word, likely “Save,” runs across the middle of the strip.
• Below, there’s more ad text about pianos, including “On October 2, 193…” and “famous John Wanamaker on pianos,” plus lines like “Verticals from $32” and mentions of piano brands.
• An image of a piano is visible toward the bottom.
• The edges are jagged and worn, typical of a clipped newspaper piece.