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Vintage Ads

Watch and jewelry advertisements saved from the family business.

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“Something to Write Home About!”

A new home for Campbell’s.

This full newspaper page celebrates the opening of the family’s new and larger jewelry store in the Ontario County Trust Company Building at 130 South Main Street, Canandaigua.

Published on July 30, 1936, the announcement invites the community to the grand opening on Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m. Alongside the ad, a portrait of L. M. Campbell and an article describe the new store’s design, displays and craftsmanship.

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The Daily Messenger · Canandaigua, N.Y.
July 30, 1936 · Printed page six

Full July 30, 1936 newspaper page headed Campbell’s New Store Opens Saturday, including L. M. Campbell’s portrait and the grand opening advertisement
The complete original page, preserved with its article, advertisements and publication date. Select the image to enlarge.

What the Shop Was Doing

What the shop offered

These ads show what the shop sold and serviced. Malcolm’s educational columns are in Facts & Fallacies.

Bulova graduation watch advertisement
Bulova graduation watch advertisement.
Girard-Perregaux watch advertisement
Girard-Perregaux watch advertisement.
Historic newspaper page with L.M. Campbell advertising
Historic newspaper page featuring L.M. Campbell advertising.
Watch repair advertisement
Watch repair advertisement.
Watch repair promotion
Watch repair promotion.
Watch inspection advertisement
Watch repair inspection advertisement.
American Gem Society business material
American Gem Society business material associated with L.M. Campbell.