Brown on cream Boneyfiddle Fair Market Square poster featuring the early interior of Washington Hotel signed "Kay Deitchel 5/6/'73" in the lower right hand corner. The Fair dates are listed as Saturday, May 19; 11:00 - 9:00, and Sunday, May 20; 12:00 - 5:00.
Colored full page Selby Shoe advertisement in Ladies' Home Journal featuring the exclusive Arch Preserver. A coupon at the lower right corner may be returned to receive the booklet "The Modern Shoe for Modern Dress." The return address is "The Selby Shoe Company, 112 Seventh St., Portsmouth, Ohio."
Colored full page Selby Shoe advertisement in Ladies' Home Journal announcing four designs featuring the new Selby Arch Preserver. A coupon at the lower right corner may be returned to receive the booklet "The Modern Shoe for Modern Dress." The return address is "The Selby Shoe Company, 112 Seventh St., Portsmouth, Ohio."
Dark brown leather ladies lace-up boots made by Selby Shoe Company in Portsmouth, Ohio. The heel height is about 1.75 inches. The sole and heel show considerable wear and repair. These boots appear to be about size 6-7. The Selby Shoe Company was first listed in the 1906 Portsmouth City Directory located at John and Seventh (7th) Streets. George D. Selby(1846-1927) was president, Pearl E. Selby(1870-1958) and Sanford P. Selby(1853-1931) were vice-presidents, Mark W. Selby(1880-1959) was secretary, and J.J. Rardin was treasurer. George D. and Lydia Selby listed their residence at 145 Gallia Street.
Black leather ladies shoes made by Selby Shoe Company in Portsmouth, Ohio. This pump has three button fasteners and a 1.5 inch heel. "Arch Preserver, Selby, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." is embossed on the sole. Inside the shoe are numbers: 37 - 2 and G92841. It appears to be about a size 6-7.
The shoe box label: "Selby Arch Preserver Shoe, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off., 37-2 G92841 339."
The 1929 Portsmouth City Directory lists five shoe manufacturers including the Selby Shoe Company at "7th from Findlay to John." They had four phone numbers: 1100-1101-1102-1103. The president was Roger A. Selby(1885-1973) and the first vice president and purchasing agent was Homer C. Selby(1880-1959).
Red molded plastic key fob from the gift shop of Scioto Memorial Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio. In 1964 the old Portsmouth General Hospital at 2001 Scioto Trail was re-named Scioto Memorial Hospital. A new building was constructed for Scioto Memorial on Twenty-Seventh (27th) Street in 1968. Several years later it became known as the Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Brown rigid plastic key fob advertising B.F. Tire Sales located at Twelfth and Chillicothe Streets in Portsmouth, Ohio. The back side has "Goodyear." Under "Tire Dealers and Recappers" the 1973 Portsmouth City Directory lists Bob & Floyd Inc, 1201 Chillicothe St. at Twelfth (12th) St.
Black rigid plastic key fob advertising Mitchell Mobile Homes, U.S. 23 North, Box 1069, Portsmouth, Ohio. The back side shows a mobile home. Mitchell Mobile Homes is listed in the 1971 Portsmouth City Directory. George Mitchell is the owner.
Blue van-shaped magnet promoting the U.S.S.A. Senior Center of Portsmouth, Ohio. The 1981 Portsmouth City Directory lists United Scioto Senior Activities Inc., 117-119 Market Street, Portsmouth, phone 354-6672, social services to the elderly.
