15 Jan 2013
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A store display of tea and spices at an A&P grocery store. The chain hired Loyd Sandgren to photograph showcase examples and prints of the displays would be sent to other stores in the chain to use as a model display. It looks like many of the old brands remain, only the prices have changed.
15 Jun 2012
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Father’s Day themed drug store sales display for Shick Razors. Among the offerings were the Shick Injector Razor with “New Eversharp Hydro-Magic Blades. Only $1.89 with 24 Blades”. 1950’s.
24 Feb 2012
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A display of the aircraft turrets used by Navy aircraft gunners on parade at the Naval Air Gunners School at Yellow Water on Jacksonville’s Westside where the gunners were trained in their use. Shot while Loyd Sandgren was a Navy photographer stationed at NAS Mayport in the 1940’s. Here is an earlier post from the […]
29 Mar 2011
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An obviously proud Mr. Abood with a batch of award winning sides of beef which according to the ribbons hanging from each carcass, were purchased at the Ocala Fat Steer Show. 1950’s. This photo was circulated among members of Jacksonville’s Syrian community and they think it may be Fred Abood of the “Steer Room” and […]