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Title: Any ideas?
Post by: nmp on September 07, 2012, 08:51:59 AM

I came across this piece and have no idea what it could be. I've been scouring the internet for the last three days trying to find any clues about the logo, but am finding nothing useful. I've consulted a few other people and they have come to the conclusion that it was maybe used as a bolt for some sort of fabric, or leather, but I just don't know.

Measurements:
L: 18"
W: 7.5"
Thickness: 7/16"

Thank you in advance.

NMP

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: greenacres on September 07, 2012, 12:52:25 PM

There was a silent movie in 1929 by that name. It could be a show poster.

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: KC on September 07, 2012, 06:19:26 PM

The words "Vrai 'a la fin"  are in French and mean True to the end.
"Blackmail" was a movie by Alfred Hitchcock in 1929....and the posters do not look like anything like this or have any indication of being related.  Although it was a British thriller, drama.  Wasn't French! 

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: mart on September 07, 2012, 07:04:16 PM

i an thinking you are right about being a bolt for fabric !!  what is it made of ??  perhaps a canvas or other heavyweight fabric !! canvas was used a lot in years past !!

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: greenacres on September 07, 2012, 07:51:00 PM

I see KC you are right! mart I can see what your saying.

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: cogar on September 08, 2012, 05:38:04 AM

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the conclusion that it was maybe used as a bolt for some sort of fabric, or leather

Now why would anyone put an advertising decal on the bolt itself? ??? ???

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: mart on September 08, 2012, 09:40:12 AM

so when they sold all the fabric,, they would know what company to re-order from !!  wouldn`t need it before it was empty !!

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: KC on September 08, 2012, 12:04:09 PM

I agree Mart.  Just can't find anything, fabric, rope etc with that name.  Not a registered name.

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: nmp on September 12, 2012, 10:07:35 AM

It is made of wood, which makes you wonder if it was for fabric, since those were not, and still are not, typically made of wood. It has really been a chore of trying to find any information on it.

Thanks to everyone that has chimed in though.

Title: Re: Any ideas?
Post by: mart on September 12, 2012, 10:24:33 AM

thats still my best guess !!  i didn`t find anything directly !!  where are you located??  here in the U.S. ??