The Starch Bomb

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There are many definitions for “starch bomb” but let’s call a pipe a pipe (C’est une pipe). Muzzy’s was one heck of a promoter. The company sent out scores of chromolithographed missiles hoping to hit targets on both coasts. They produced recipe booklets and other starchy manifestos. Here’s a sampling from one pamphlet emphasizing it fine design, fantasy visual approaches and decidedly racist depictions.

muzzy's starch
 muzzy's starch
muzzy's sun gloss starch
muzzy's sun gloss starch
muzzy's sun gloss starch
use muzzy's starch - poster
use muzzy's starch - poster
use muzzy's starch - poster

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