Retro Pepsi Cola advertising mirror, Americana

I have a retro advertising mirror of Pepsi Cola, a collectible item and a part of Americana style pieces. The mirror showcases the Pepsi Cola branding with a hint of bright colour, an automobile picture, additional information about the product, and other picture designs. The unique mirror is enclosed in a dark frame, adding to its appeal. It is in excellent vintage condition, having authentic patina signs. Height: 23 cm Length: 18 cm Width: 2 cm Caleb D. Bradham (1866–1934), a pharmacist in New Bern, North Carolina, created the first Pepsi-Cola in 1898 to emulate the success of Coca-Cola. The sweet cola-flavoured carbonated drink proved very popular, and in 1902, Bradham incorporated the Pepsi-Cola Company. The company had a few years of prosperity before it struggled after World War I, leading to several reorganisations and reincorporations in the 1920s. In 1931, Charles G. Guth (1876–1948) acquired the company's trademark and assets, becoming the founder of modern Pepsi-Cola. Guth established a new Pepsi-Cola Company, formulated a better drink with the help of a chemist, set up new bottling operations, and started selling a highly successful 12-ounce bottle for five cents....more

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