1939-40 NY World\'s Fair Pitchmen Foto Fun Magazine Article Ephemera For Sale

This captivating original magazine page delves into the lively, yet challenging, world of pitchmen at the iconic 1939-40 New York World\'s Fair. The featured article, titled \"PITCHMEN FIND BUSINESS TERRIBLE AS NEW YORK WORLD\'S FAIR SHAVES ADMISSION,\" offers a unique glimpse into the economics and daily struggles faced by these charismatic vendors during the fair. It highlights various aspects of their trade, from selling novelties to the impact of fair attendance.Accompanying the insightful text are multiple fascinating photographs. Images showcase a \"High pitchman\" demonstrating his craft, a \"Low Pitchman\" Jimmy Lobaugh deftly handling cards, and a bustling \"Foto Fun in one minute\" booth where visitors could pose for instant pictures. Another compelling image captures Russell Bradshaw, a circus-born aerialist, performing \"Jumps and wriggles.\" This historical document provides rich contextual details about the fair\'s atmosphere, the entertainers, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the era, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of world\'s fair history, ephemera, and early 20th-century Americana.