Vintage Country Companies Advertising Thermometer
c. 1960s-1970s; Country Companies Insurance - Bloomington, Illinois
Promotional advertising thermometer produced for Country Companies Insurance and Investment Services. Molded in off-white plastic with green lettering, the piece displays Fahrenheit and Celsius scales with a central glass mercury tube. The lower panel promotes insurance coverage across categories including life, health, home, auto, farm, and business.
Country Companies, founded in 1925 in Bloomington, Illinois, distributed such advertising items widely in the mid-20th century as practical promotional giveaways for rural and small-town clients. Durable and functional, these thermometers were intended for barns, garages, and home porches-keeping the company name in daily view.
Light surface wear, minor discoloration, and scuffs from use. Thermometer tube intact and functional.
14.25" H x 4.75" W
MM - C-17467 - 090325
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