Overview
A rare vacuum-formed plastic 3D advertising calendar featuring a bas-relief nude pin-up in a classic 'mirror' pose.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Meadows Pontiac 3D Bas-Relief Pin-Up Calendar, 1956
Photo reference
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Story
In January 1956, a customer walking into Meadows Pontiac on Sandy Boulevard in Portland might have been handed this as a premium gift for their loyalty.
Maker / Origin
While the illustrator remains anonymous, the production was a feat of mid-century engineering by firms specializing in 'Plastic-Relief' advertising.
Condition & Value
The plastic relief appears to be in excellent condition with no visible 'crushing' or yellowing, which is common in these fragile pieces. Value is driven by the 'cross-collectible' appeal to Pontiac enthusiasts, pin-up collectors, and fans of 1950s Americana.
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