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A Rare Interesting Collection of Oil Painted Advertising Tag Signs
by Francis Read Moore (1917-2004) Florida Folk Artist Painter from Hawthorne
Which once were on display in The Chicken Factory Restaurant in Hawthorne, FloridaPast

Wonderful Rare Examples of FloridaPast Days Gone Bye.

More about Francis Moore below.

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Click this line to view published book - "Francis lived almost his entire life in Hawthorne, Florida. Photographs kept by his family in an old fifty-pound lard can were the inspiration and guides for his paintings."
A Sincere Special Thanks goes to some of the Family Members that were Kind enough to share with us, either the location where these Paintings were displayed, and for the First Hand History around the business of their family. PRICELESS!!!
We now know that these Wonderful Paintings were displayed.

Here is the message from John Bristow, "Hi Florida Past, one of the hand painted tags you have for sale is sentimental to me. It’s the “ Carl’s TV” tag. The business was my uncle Carl Bristow’s. He started the business from money my grandmother loaned him. The business started out as a small repair shop located on Johnson street, currently where the Jehovah whiteness church resides. Eventually he invested in the Radio Shack franchise and moved to , what was Millers square . Now it’s Hitchcock’s square. Uncle Carl ran the Radio Shack for several years with his wife Wanda. Eventually they sold the Franchise and retired. Both uncle Carl and Aunt Wanda have passed . I would like be to own the “ Carl’s TV” tag. How can I purchase the tag. Also I’m certain these tags were displayed in “ The Chicken Factory “ restaurant. Located off Highway 301 in Hawthorne." -

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Collection of 23 Art Tags

CONDITIONS; Vary from Good to Excellent.
Surfaced cleaned only.
They can use some elbow grease.
I leave that to you.
Do expect some wears/dings/soiling/stains etc., but Nothing serious.

None are bent or abused.
EACH MEASURE; 12" x 6"
FP #246
PRICE; $6,500.00 **
NOTE-as we Sell Individual Paintings, offered below, we'll re-adjust this total accordingly.

S/H/I/ - (FREE IN U.S.)
​Non U.S. Customers, please contact us for your rate

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Purchase Any of Francis Read Moore Tag Advertising Paintings
FREE INSURED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S.

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Conditions Vary from Good to Excellent.
We Surfaced cleaned only. Some may need a bit of elbow grease or not. Being we are of a Purest mind set, we generally leave that to our customers.
Do expect some wears/dings/soiling/stains etc., but Nothing serious.

None are bent nor abused. Our images will Enlarge for close inspection when clicked on.
EACH MEASURE; 12" x 6"
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Paintings are by Francis Moore Tag Art
​FP #A
PRICE-$1,200.00
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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION WITH TAG AD
​FP #B

PRICE-$450.00

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RIDNAUGHT REALTY, YEARLING RESTAURANT,
​COLEMANS AUTO PARTS

FP #C
PRICE-$550.00
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INDAINWOOD ARTS & CRAFTS
​FP #D

PRICE-$450.00

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DESIGNED BY D.E. & MICHAEL
​FP #E

PRICE-$350.00
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CIRCLE C TRUCKING
​FP #F

PRICE-$400.00
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BADCOCK HAWTHORNE
​FP #G

PRICE-$SOLD
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LEWIS CONST. MICANOPY
​FP #H

PRICE-$400.00

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GROVE PARK GROCERY
​FP #I

PRICE-$400.00
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TRIMCURL BEAUTY SALON
​FP #J

PRICE-$250.00
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ELK ST. CONOCO
FP #K

PRICE-$450.00
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MARTIN COFFEE CO.
FP #L

PRICE-$350.00

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SQUARE L NURSERY
​FP #M

PRICE-$350.00
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OCEAN ATLANTIC HOMEBUILDERS
​FP #N

PRICE-$350.00
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CARL TV SALES SERVICE
​FP #O

PRICE-$250.00
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RAPID SERVICE CENTER
​FP #P

PRICE-$350.00

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MELROSE INSURANCE
​FP #Q

PRICE-$200.00
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INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS WILDWOOD
​FP #U

PRICE-$450.00
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TOWN LAKE 6 LB 8 OZ
​FP #R

PRICE-$175.00
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FLORIDA MOTOR & EQUIP.
​STEVE BLAKEWOOD
FP #S

PRICE-$400.00

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AUBREY SMITH WATER PUMP
​FP #T

PRICE-$350.00
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CIRCLE R RESTAURANT
​FP #U

PRICE-$400.00
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KITTEN KABOODLE CHILD CARE
​FP #V

PRICE-$350.00
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ERNCO AUTO DIESEL REPAIRS
​FP #W

PRICE-$350.00

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Original 1950s Fort Myers Coca-Cola Bottling Company Hand Fan

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Nice Vivid Colors
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often times one would see folks using in Church to cool themselves
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​CONDITION; Solid 8
​[showing expected minimal age, some minor stains, wear, soiling, and staples have rust]
MEASURES; 11 1/4" top to bottom of handle - 7 3/4" widest
FP #404
PRICE; $110.00
S/H; $Free, which includes proper insurance
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Wood handle - cardstock fan

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As our time allows, we'll post more offerings. Please come on back again! Thank You!
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1941 EXIDE BATTERIES Sign
Embossed, Pressed Heavy Steel

Your chance to own a Real Honest Piece of FloridaPast History!







A True piece of FloridaPast History. Originally from
The Center Hill, Fla. Automotive Shop.

if you have an old garage, this is Perfect. And you can tell all your friends a bit of history. Which is most important.
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CONDITION; 6-7- (white paint is flakey, surface rust)
MEASURES; 57" x 20"
FL #158
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $55.00 includes proper insurance

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Nice Vintage Fisk & Journigan Funeral Home St. Cloud FloridaPast
Metal Framed with glass Thermometer and Print

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nice gold glitter print border
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MEASURES; Apx. 5" x 4"
CONDITION; 8+ minor border stains around the paper print

FP #395
PRICE; $35.00
S/H; $FREE IN U.S.

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From the House of Lance
Original Old Small Wide Mouthed Counter Jar
from Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida

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Embossed Lance twice on bottom.
We tried our best to get accurate photos.
Everything is pretty close, except the color hues of the lid, which are a darker hue than shown in images.
Jar is in Fantastic Condition.
Showing minimal signs of use.


You'll also receive the original receipt shown in images.
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MEASURES; Apx. 8 1/2" x 7 1/4"
Apx. 6 1/2" High, not including lid
​Mouth Opening Diameter 7 1/2"
CONDITION; 8+9 No damage!

FP #316
PRICE; $165.00
S/H/I; $FREE IN U.S.
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Boco Service Center - H.E. Barthilemy Bushnell
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Original Heavy Steel Lid, Marked LANCE
note that handle/knob was changed.
Has been repainted sometime in it's life.
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Vintage Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Promotional for Fletcher Ford - Plant City, FloridaPast
​Florida's Finest Fords

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Florida's Finest Fords
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slight discoloration around insert edges
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Salt - Pepper with toothpick vase
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MEASURES APX. 3 3/4" base-toothpick vase top
S&P shakers are 2 3/4" tall - apx. 3 1/2" at widest overall

CONDITION; 8++ They appear unused
FP #399
PRICE; $SOLD! Thank you!!
S/H; $Free

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Rare 1920s 1930s J.M. Rogers
Bradley Bathing Suit Advertising Paper Bag
With Wonderful Graphics!
​This came from J.M Rogers Store in Brooksville, FloridaPast

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Bradley Knit Wear & Out of doors Bathing Suits and Sweaters
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Backside shown here
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We'll never find another like this
This Cool Piece Originated From The J.M. Rogers Store in Brooksville.
Brooksville is a city in and the county seat of Hernando County, Florida.
We hold some interesting history from the Rogers Family of Brooksville.
As soon as we start publishing our holdings and famed-fades, a link will be posted here. We were going to mat and frame this, but decided it best to sell like this. If you would like it framed, please let us know, and for a nominal cost, we'll frame it in a Period Frame.

MEASURES APX. 11 1/4" x 6 1/4"
CONDITION; 8 [mostly wrinkled, as shown]
FP #333
PRICE; $65.00
S/H/I; $5.50

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Cool Vintage Plastic Pocket Comb from
Rowell's Barber Shop, Dade City Fla

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slight expected bend/curve from time past
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Used, but not abused - All teeth present
MEASURES; 7 1/4" long
CONDITION; 8+ Slight curve, signs of use, no abuse
FP#409
PRICE; $22.00
S/H; $FREE in U.S.
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From the Duck Tail Days

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FROM LONG TIME DEFUNCT SIX GUN TERRITORY
IRON SILHOUETTE COCA-COLA BOTTLE SIGN BRACKET
Six Gun Territory, Ocala, FloridaPast

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This Coca-Cola sign bracket once hung proudly at Six Gun Territory, Ocala, FloridaPast. Displaying a Large Coca-Cola sign below. Unfortunately when they demolished Six Gun, there was no care taken in preserving much of the items. This piece was actually slated for the scrap pile. Until someone who had Care, pulled it. And then I came along and purchased. As you can see, it's been abused, bent, rusted, lacking a curly Q or two, etc. 
A Metal Worker can restore this back to it's original state. We've always kept things as found. Except maybe for washing/cleaning.
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MEASURES APX.; 14 1/2" top/bottom
including hang loop
it should be 13" diameter, but since it's bent, it varies depending. The Coke bottle is 13" high.
The iron stock is 1 1/2" wide - 3/16" thick
CONDITION; 4-5 [as is, as shown]
FP #302
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H/I; $50.00

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"RARE FLORIDA PAST FIND"

Original Unused 1922 RE-CU-MA
Root & Herb Medicine Stomach, Liver and Bowels Tonic
Druggist Easel Back Store Display Sign
Jacksonville, FloridaPast

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MEASURES; 20 3/4" tall - 9"- across base
CONDITION; 8+ {Unused}
FL #198
PRICE; $275.00 (for the pair)
S/H/I; $15.00

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Always gotta show Yawl the backs of these things
3-Dimensional Look, Die-Cut Easel Back
and this accompanying sign, both from Jacksonville, FloridaPast
Found together, sold together

RE-CU-MA FOR THE BLOOD
single side print - sign made by The Scioto Sign Co., Kenton, O.
This sign measures 14" x 10"
I rate this is the 7-8 range
(need to see it Larger, click it)
both the sign and display show minimal signs of age

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Nice Vintage Oil Dealers Supply Dealers Jacksonville
Aluminum Folding "Klick" Yardstick

Mid-Century

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MEASURES; of course, 36" extended by 1" wide
CONDITION; 8 Nice Tight Closure, No Bends, shows age/use.
Some corner bends at closure hinge area, which I believe is in the design.
​No abuse 

FP #361
PRICE; $34.00
S/H; $5.00

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ANT BUTTONS KILL ANTS FLIES INSECTS ROACHES MICE
original old Poison crown bottle cap button
Harris Products Miami Beach Florida

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MEASURES APX; 1 1/4" dia. [standard size pop bottle cap]
CONDITION; 8+
FP#357
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $FREE in U.S.
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W.R. GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION
ORIGINAL PRESSED STEEL RAIN GAUGE, WITH GLASS TUBE, AND ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION SHEET

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Front view, with instruction sheet rolled, which was in glass tube
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Backside view with original instruction sheet
MEASURES APX; 4 1/4" high - 4 1/2" + wide
CONDITION; 8+ [has various age/storage wrath, as does the instruction sheet. Nothing too serious]
FP#249
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50
Made of a Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel. Hasn't been used. Has the original glass rain tube, and the instruction sheet was rolled inside the tube. The aluminum gauge wheel turns freely and nicely.
From an era, when Pesticides, Insecticides and Fertilizers, were used freely, without concerns for the environment. More often than not, these were used, and when found, show the wrath of the elements. So it's Nice to have one that hasn't been used.

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OLD FIVE O'CLOCK CLUB
Miami Beach

Mini Pocket Knife U.S.A. Made

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Three Inches Long in Opened Position, End to End
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U.S.A. marked on blade
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blade is straight

Measures; 3" entirely opened
Condition; 7 range - tip broken, factory making crack near rivet. Not bad
FP #200
Price; $SOLD! Thank you!
S/H; $4.50

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Original 1930s GULF Gas-Oil
Employee Uniform or Hat Patch



This patch was found with other Service Station items, that came from the Ocala Florida Area.
It Is Original 1930s era.
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Measures; apx. 2 3/4" diameter
Condition; 8++ (Unused)
FL#202
Price; $25.00
Shipping; $3.50

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Scarce Wooden Nickel from Fran's Place
Bushnell, FloridaPast
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Measures;  
Condition; Very Good, [Used but not abused] soiling etc.
FP #403
Price; $25.00
Shipping; $Included* U.S. Only
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The building that housed Fran's Place - Thrift Store and More - Now a daycare

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Original Old SPUR Gasoline Employee Uniform Patch
From a Sumter County defunct Service Station

Measures; apx. 4" x 1"
Condition; 8- [Used but not abused]
FP #313
Price; $25.00
Shipping; $3.50
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From Bushnell Florida Area

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Old Steel FloridaPast Roadside Construction Sandwich Sign
MEN WORKING - Double Sided

Double Side, Heavy Steel, CLICK 2C BiG

MEASURES;
CONDITION; 6-+ [added character as shown]
FL#201
PRICE; $400.00
S/H/I; $75.00



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RARE OVER-SEA UNUSED TOOTHPICK BOX

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CONDITION; 8+ - 9 [shows age browning]
MEASURES; 8 1/4" x 7 1/2" at widest
FL #203
PRICE; $125.00
S/H; $5.00 includes insurance/delivery confirmation

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Consolidated Grocery Co.
TAMPA, JACKSONVILLE, PENSACOLA, MIAMI, FLORIDA
It's Never been Folded to a box yet.
If it were, it would measure 3" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

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RARE OLD DAVIS & JORDAN
Orlando, FloridaPast 12" Wooden Advertising Ruler
ICE CREAM - "THAT'S OUR BUSINESS"
Hot Drinks All Through The Winter

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ICE CREAM "THAT'S OUR BUSINESS" - HOT DRINKS ALL THROUGH THE WINTER
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in very small impressed printing, the maker of this Great Ruler, Coml. L. & P. Co., Savannah
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Ice Cream Fruit Ices, Etc. Fine Chocolates and Bon Bons Mixtures and Penny Goods - We Deliver Ice Cream, Etc. Phone 201
CONDITION; 8 (SOLID, No breaks. Shows age/use soling/stains etc.)
MEASURES 12" long... No kidding, 12" long
FP #276
PRICE; $69.00
S/H/I; $5.50

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Nice Vintage 12 inch, painted wood advertising ruler with Plant Guide
From The MANATEE SEED & SOD CO. - St. Petersburg

Here's a newspaper article from The Evening Independent, July 5, 1965, St. Petersburg, FloridaPast, when Manatee Seed & Sod just took over this location
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Indoor Plants, Fertilizers - Insecticides - Everything for the Garden

The color in reality, is a Bright Vivid Yellow

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A Wonderful Plant Guide to Guide you through your' Gardening
CONDITION; 8 (SOLID, No breaks. Shows age/use soling/stains slight paint chipping on edge mostly, etc.)
MEASURES 12" long... No kidding, this ruler is also 12" long
FP #277
PRICE; $19.00
S/H/; $5.50

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Nice Old Wooden 12" Advertising Ruler from
Independent Life & Accident Insurance Co. Jacksonville, FloridaPast

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IT'S A GOOD RULE TO INSURE WITH - INDEPENDENT LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. - HOME OFFICE, JACKSONVILLE
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With Handy Guides on the backside - Liquid Measure, Avoirdupois Weight - Linear Measure - Square Measure
CONDITION; 8 (SOLID, No breaks. Shows age/use soling/stains slight paint chipping on edge mostly, etc.)
MEASURES 12" long... No kidding, this ruler is also 12" long
FP #278
PRICE; $19.00
S/H; $5.50

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Rare Old Royal Crown Bottlers, of Orlando, FloridaPast, Advertising Ruler

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FOR SALE ON SodaPopBottles.com - CLICK RULER TO VISIT

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WENATCHEE WENOKA GROWERS
FOR NORTHWEST CHERRIES
​Ted Zacher

Zippo Pocket Knife in Original Box

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Sweet Pocket Knife
MEASURES; 5 1/4" opened tip-tip
CONDITION; 9+ (box has minor blemishes)
FP #155
PRICE; $150.00
S/H/I; $5.50

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Vintage Seald-Sweet
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FLORIGOLD - INDIAN RIVER
Zippo Knife - Money Clip in Original Box

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MEASURES; apx. 5 1/4" opened tip-tip
CONDITION; 9+
 (box has minor flaws)
FP #153
PRICE; $150.00
S/H/I; $5.50
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Vintage Seald-Sweet Florigold Zippo Pocket Knife in original box
FLORIDA'S FINEST - NATURALLY

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CONDITION; 9+ (box has minor blemishes)
MEASURES 5 1/4" opened tip-tip
FP #154
PRICE; $150.00
S/H/I; $5.50
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Seald Sweet FLORIGOLD Zippo Lighter

Got the box, got the papers. What more can we ask.... THANKS FOR VISITING FLORIDA PAST dot Com
INDIAN RIVER
Nice Quality and Vintage Zippo Fluid Flint Flip Top Lighter


Unused, in it's original box with original paperwork

A glimpse of the underside

BEAUTIFUL! Top Shelf Material! Preserving FloridaPast Citrus History!
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MEASURES; standard size
CONDITION; 9+ (box has minor flaws)
FL #152
PRICE; $150.00

S/H; $5.50 inclds ins./dc.

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LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
ST. PETERSBURG, FloridaPast - Vintage Howard Lighter in Original Box - Unused

GOLFING and PALMS - True FloridaPast Theme
Front side w/box shown here
CLICK HERE - NOT THERE - AND YOU WILL GET TO SEE THIS IN A VERY LARGE WAY
This shows the backside

Opposite Side has enamelled impressions of a golf chart
MEASURES; 2 1/8" x 1 3/4"
CONDITION; 8
FL #176
PRICE; $39.95
S/H; $4.50

A GREAT REMEMBRANCE of FloridaPast for the Golfer
Showing the bottom markings

Howard, Fine Quality Automatic - Service Lighter Inc.
Masonic Bldg. Tokyo Japan
Never used, though, like most of these lighters, from time, there is finish/paint blemishes/spottings

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1965 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
State Tractor & Equip. Co.
ORLANDO - JACKSONVILLE - OCALA
used slim zippo lighter

This has been Used, and Shows Use, but, Flint and Fluid her up, and she'll light your fire
Front shown - closed position
The man that once owned this, helped to build FloridaPast for Florida Presently - Without the Heavy Equipment, no highways to travel
SHOWING IN OPEN POSITION

showing flip & under sides

If not for the Zippo collector, a Definate Must for the FloridaPast Collector!
Obviously used, not abused. Lid has play, does close. Though not with the usual Zippo Snap.
Still, a nice lighter, piece of FloridaPast history!
MEASURES; 2/14 x 1 1/4"
CONDITION; 7
FL #175
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $4.50

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OLD J.J. LASTUSKA CO. - TAMPA 9. FLA.
Lucite key fob
having 2 color flowers and leaved branch encased within

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IT'S A Great FloridaPast Find


because of the nature of this piece, it was tough photographing to show just how Beautiful the flowers are.
Nicely Polished, Clear View!
At the top end with the bead chain slips through, there is a factory flaw, air bubble?
No damage or signs of use

This is a Cool & Scarce, FloridaPast Find

VERY KOOL PIECE OF FloridaPast ADVERTISING
CHUNKY LUCITE - UN-COMMON FIND

MEASURES; 2 3/4" x 1/2" Thick
CONDITION; 9
FL #177
PRICE; $39.95
S/H; $3.50

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Florida Zippo 2000 XVI "J" Series
Gator Color Sceme

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Nice Clean, ready to fill with fluid and use.
Though slightly used, hasn't been abused.
Still retains Vivid Strong Colors, and Nice Satin Finish.

MEASURES; 2 1/8" X 1 3/8"
CONDITION; 9
FL #228
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $4.50

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Southern Printing Company - Lake County - Eustis FloridaPast
Heavy Gauge, Pressed Steel, Magnetic Strip Back, Hanging Advertising Clip

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MEASURES; apx. 2 1/4" x 2"
CONDITION; 8
FP #247
PRICE; $24.95
S/H; $FREE within the U.S. only
A Wonderful example of a FloridaPast Company, Advertising Bill/Paper Clip. Which can still be used today. It has a Nice Tight Grip, and the two magnetic strips still have some grip. Or you can hang from the factory hang hole.

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GEORGE & GLADY'S BAR-B-QUE
Highway 301, Dade City
Fun Florida Past Toothpick Case

Another Back-in-the-Day FloridaPast Find
Even the Names say, Back in the Day!

MEASURES; 3"+
CONDITION; 9
FL #179
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $3.50

A RARE & FUN FloridaPast Find! LOVE IT!!!
Still contains the original toothpicks
Back when you got your lunch for a couple bucks, and on the way out the door, you got a Great Big Smiley THANK Ya'll and heaz' a gift from Gladys
Since 1957 - Service with a Smile - One can only imagine now....

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Another George & Glady's Bar-B-Que Give-Away Premium
Highway 301 - 5 Miles North of Dade City, FloridaPast
Nice Vintage Manicure Set, in it's Original Vinyl Case

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Four Piece Manicure Set
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Imitation tortoise shell plastic
MEASURES; 4" {measuring the case, bottom to top}
CONDITION; 8 [Unused, shows some age]
FP #280

PRICE; $12.00
S/H; $4.00
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The Vinyl is all Good - Has slight soiling etc.

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1950's GARNER'S RESTAURANT
Leesburg, FloridaPast

Pocket Comb Give-Away Premium.
For those Duck Tail Moments. It's Never been used.


MEASURES; 4 1/4"
CONDITION; 9
FL #224

PRICE; $12.00
S/H; $FREE IN THE U.S.

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Impressed with gold letterings

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Art Deco Advertising Mirror
INVERNESS, FloridaPast
PENINSULAR ABSTRACT CO.
Actual color photograph of a FloridaPast Beach-Baby

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It's a Very Pretty Mirror - As you know, mirrors are one of the hardest items to photograph. If you need other photos of this Beauty, just contact us. Will be Happy to send to you
Beautiful Large Mirror, original back. Has the expected mirror blemishes from the glue and Father time. Only adding to it's character.

MEASURES; 22" x 12"
CONDITION; 7-8
{has blemishes, very minor corner dings, not bad}
PRICE; $85.00
S/H/I; $25.00
FL #163

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OLD TIN NOTARY PUBLIC SIGN - ORLANDO FLORIDA

NOTARY PUBLIC SIGN - ORLANDO FLORIDA
A beautiful little sign. Tin with crimped beveled edges, over chipboard back. Ready to hang.




MEASURES 9" x 6 1/2"
CONDITION 9
FL #03
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50

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VINTAGE FRAMED CANN'S LUMBER COMPANY
FELLSMERE, FLORIDA
TIED BAMBOO ROLL-UP WALL HANGER

CANN'S LUMBER FELLSMERE, FLORIDA BAMBOO ROLL UP WALL HANGER
This is a Beautiful Hand Painted Wall Hanging Advertisment.
Depicting a Serene Country Scene. Quiet and Peaceful, on a moon-lit snowy nite. Still has original hang string.
Already framed in a wood frame.
(*if it's your desire to have the roll-up without the frame, let us know, as shipping will be less)


OVER-ALL IN FRAME MEASUREMENT; 16 3/4" x 11"
THE PAINTING MEASURES; 14 1/2" x 8"
CONDITION; 8++ 9
FL #04
PRICE; $49.95
S/H; $15.50*

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Vintage Golden Gem "citrus groves"
Embossed Aluminum License Tag

Golden Gem 'groves' Safety First, aluminum embossed license tag
A Great Colorful Employee tag for Golden Gem Citrus Groves, Florida.
We have some other items from this particular grove available.




Standard Size License Tag 11 3/4" x 6"
CONDITION; 9
FL #12
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $7.50

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Older Golden Gem Thermometer
Citrus Growers, Umatilla Florida

A Great Looking Thermometer! Always an interesting find by FloridaPast
Finding any type of Florida Citrus Advertising is tough. This thermometer is Nice. Frisbee style, Hard plastic, inset tube. U.S.A. made by Morco. The knock-out holes have Not been punched yet. Someone left a piece of tape on this for many years. And so when taken off, it left remnants and wear to the paint.

MEASURES; 8" diameter
CONDITION; 8++
FL #75
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50

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Cast aluminum, MILLER
Automobile Dealer Emblem
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

BRADENTON, FLORIDA - Cast aluminum automobile dealer emblem
A Great Original Piece of Florida History
Just don't see these dealership automobile emblems anymore.
Made of cast aluminum. Has a Great Green patina.


MEASURES; 9 3/4" x 3"
CONDITION; 9
FL #28
PRICE; $
SOLD Thank you!
S/H; $6.50

Vintage Metal FORT LAUDERDALE, FloridaPast Automobile License Plate Novelity Tag

Start your FloridaPast Novelity Tag Collection Here......!

MEASURES; 12" x 5 1/4"
CONDITION; 7-8
(shows some minor signs of use/age)
FL #172
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50

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Old wooden level - MADELL FURNITURE CO.
DADE CITY, FLORIDA
a give-away advertising promotion

We are 'on the Level' when we say, this is a Unique FloridaPast find!
A Good Old Wooden Advertising Level, from Madell Furniture Co., Dade City, Florida. Also can vaguely make out FRIGIDAIRE - HEATERS - RANGES - PHILCO (there is more print, but it's worn) The indicator bubble/liquid is still here.



MEASURES; 11" long by 1 3/4" by 3/4"
CONDITION; 7+
FL # 72
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $7.75

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OCALA, FLORIDA - SECURITY FEED & SEED CO.
Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel Thermometer

Great Piece of Ocala FloridaPast history. As found and as shown metal thermometer
A Fantastic Old, four digit telephone number,
Ocala, FloridaPast Steel Thermometer
Note the Horseshoes around the border.


















MEASURES; 11 1/2" x 3 1/8"
CONDITION; 6-7- (as shown, weathered)
FL #77
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H/I; $9.55

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SOUTHWARD FRUIT CO.
SANFORD, FLA.
Unused Old Cypress Wood, Citrus Field Crate End

A RARE FloridaPast Find!




Very unusual to find such a piece of FloridaPast. This was one of the ends that made up a cypress wood, citrus field crate. And it's never been used.

MEASURES; 12" x 13"
CONDITION; 9
FL #81
PRICE;
SOLD
S/H; $17.00

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FLORIDA LAW - Heavy Metal
​$10,000 FINE FOR TRESPASSING SIGN
For a Citrus Grove

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Nice Heavy Duty Sign
MEASURES; 16" x 12"
CONDITION; 6-7+
FL# 79
PRICE; $124.95
S/H/I; $15
.50
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Backside of this cool old sign

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Ross of Florida, Brassieres Girdles
empty box, with the original tissue paper inside

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MEASURES; 13 1/4" x 7" x  2" deep
CONDITION; 8 [shows some minor use/age]
FL#112
PRICE; $9.95
S/H; $6.50

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The Mariana Grove - Metal Advertising Ruler
​Fort Myers, FloridaPast

Showing the "Cracker" way to eat Florida Oranges and Grapefruit

A VERY KOOL RULE
CURVED TIN RULER
Do-Ya'll wanna know what the CRACKER way of Eat'in Oranges & Grapefruits iz? CLEEK HEA'
THE CRACKER WAY TO EAT ORANGES & GRAPEFRUIT iz.....
MEASURES; 12 3/8" x 2"
CONDITION; 8+
FL #188
PRICE; $35.00
S/H; $5.50
Wanna join the Thrift Club? Interesting concept, from back in the day....
The Mariana Grove - Fort Myers, Florida NOTICE HOW YOU CAN SAVE 10%

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Old FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL GROVE METAL SIGN
WARNING TO PARENTS

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Piece of original wood still mounted on back
A very Scarce Un-common FloridaPast find.
Just like the No Trespassing Grove sign, but, with a Warning to Parents. Metal with the original mounted wood back, as it was mounted in the citrus grove, back in the days of FloridaPast.
MEASURES; 16" x 12 1/4"
CONDITION; 7+ 8
FL #187
PRICE; $150.00
S/H/I; $15.50

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Ocala, FloridaPast Wood 6" Advertising Ruler

SIX INCHES OF OCALA, FloridaPast HISTORY!
Back in the day when you only had 3 digits to roll
NICE - CLEAN - VIBRANT
​MEASURES; 6"
CONDITION; 9
FL#169
PRICE; $SOLD! Thank you!
S/H; $3.50
3 digit telephone #
great graphics of the old style phone. Advertising Taylor Printing Company
​11 North Main St. Ocala

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Old First Federal Savings & Loan Association - Curved Metal Advertising Ruler
Brooksville, FloridaPast

These old metal advertising rulers are a great thing to collect.
They display well,
also hold history, andwhile take up very little space.
From a time when ourbusiness was Appreciated.
​Very good to measure the memories from when your Mom or Dad worked or owned the particular business.
MEASURES; 12 3/8" x 1 1/2"
CONDITION; 8
FL #189
PRICE; $5.00
S/H; $3.50

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Vintage SALT WATER TAFFY BOX
Tropical Flavors

C.S. Taylor Co. DAVENPORT FLORIDA

One of my personal Favorites - CLICK IT 2 C IT AS IT SHOULD BE SEEN
MEASURES; 9 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 3/4"
CONDITION; 8
FL #156
PRICE; $75.00
S/H; $7.50

Showing the edges here - I collect old candy and gum boxes. GOT ANY? I Enjoy a Good Trade!

HEART OF THE CITRUS BELT
SALT WATER TAFFY
Fabulous Image of a Tropical FloridaPast Beach Scene

Very Colorful - Photographic Beach Scene - Depicts the era of FloridaPast Perfectly! Check out dem dar' sTriPe'id uMbreLLaz
Yummy

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OLD Florida Telephone Corp.
UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE CABLE MARKER

Only here, at www.FloridaPast.com can you find such a Historical Marker! CLICK FOR BIGGER VIEW
A Unique and Historical FloridaPast find.
Old Underground Telephone Cable Peel and Stick Laminated Marker Sign/Decal/Sticker.
Note the three digit phone number, and the old dial style telephone.
Water-Proof Laminated, Peel & Stick. (which I would assume, doesn't have any stick left) Back is still affixed.
A Great Piece to frame. And a Great Cross-Over for the old phone collector.





MEASURES; 6" x 2 1/2"
CONDITION; 8+9
FL #149
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $3.50

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OLD WOODEN JACKSONVILLE, FloridaPast
A & P PRUNES CRATE or BOX

A UNIQUE FIND, WITH MANY PRACTICAL USES!
Notice how, at one time, way back when, someone plugged holes on either side of this Great Jacksonville, FloridaPast Treasure
notice the long time ago, hand plugged hole This man had time on his hands.....

MEASURES; 15 1/2" long, 9 3/4" wide, 6" deep
CONDITION; 7 range
FL #157
PRICE; $64.95
S/H; $20.00
inc
ludes insurance and delivery confirmation

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A Terriffic Addition to your Jacksonville, A & P, or old wood box collection! KLICK IT 2C BIG PICTURE!
There may have been a plug in this side, but as you can see, it isn't there any longer. Makes for Great Character!
And of course, as always, we gotta show Ya'll da' in-side scoop of things....

a somewhat common Prune box,
but a Rare Jacksonville Find

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Some FloridaPast Tid Bitz of Use-Full Information

There will be times that we will have a nice FloridaPast license tag or license plate for sale here on FloridaPast.
The chart below, is from an old Florida D.M.V. Chart.
We copied to share with Ya'll. So if you have a Florida tag,

you can identify it's county from this chart.

LICENSE TAG NUMBERS BY COUNTIES
WITH NAME OF COUNTY SEAT FOLLOWING
 
*1-Dade, Miami *2-Duval, Jacksonville *3-Hillsborough, Tampa *4-Pinellas, Clearwater *5-Polk, Bartow
 
*6-Palm Beach, Palm Beach *7-Orange, Orlando *8-Volusia, DeLand *9-Escambia, Pensacola *10-Broward, Ft. Lauderdale
 
*11-Alachua, Gainesville *12-Lake, Tavares *13-Leon, Tallahassee *14-Marion, Ocala *15-Manatee, Bradenton
 
*16-Sarasota, Sarasota *17-Seminole, Sanford *18-Lee, Fort Myers *19-Brevard, Titusville *20-St. Johns, St. Augustine
 
*21-Gadsden, Quincy *22-Putnam, Palatka *23-Bay, Panama City *24-St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce *25-Jackson, Marianna
 
*26-Osceola, Kissimmee *27-Highlands, Sebring *28-Pasco, Dade City *29-Columbia, Lake City *30-Hardee, Wauchula
 
*31-Suwannee, Live Oak *32-Indian River, Very Beach *33-Santa Rosa, Milton *34-DeSoto, Arcadia *35-Madison, Madison
 
*36-Walton, DeFuniak Springs *37-Taylor, Perry *38-Monroe, Key West *39-Levy, Bronson *40-Hernando, Brooksville
 
*41-Nassau, Fernandina *42-Martin, Stewart *43-Okaloosa, Crestview *44-Sumter, Webster - Bushnell *45-Bradford, Starke
 
*46-Jefferson, Monticello *47-Citrus, Inverness *48-Clay, Green Cove Springs *49-Hendry, LaBelle *50-Washington, Chipley
 
*51-Holmes, Bonifay *52-Baker, Macclenny *53-Charlotte, Punta Gorda *54-Dixie, Cross City *55-Gilchrist, Trenton
 
*56-Hamilton, Jasper *57-Okeechobee, Okeechobee *58-Calhoun, Blountstown *59-Franklin, Apalachicola
 
*60-Glades, Moore Haven *61-Flagler, Bunnell *62-Lafayette, Mayo *63-Union, Lake Butler *64-Collier, Everglades
 
*65-Wakulla, Crawfordville *66-Gulf, Wewahitchka *67-Liberty, Bristol *68-Office Agency *90-Duplicates

This is a list of FloridaPast Code Types
 For Your License Tags
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B
BB
C
CV
D
E
FHP
FO
G
GF
GH
GK
GL
GW
HF
HP
K
L
MC
MH
N
NN
O
P
Q
RV
S
SRD
T
TA-TE
TAF-TEF
V
W
WW
X
Private Trailer
Private Trailer
City Bus
Commercial Vehicle
Passenger - 2500 lbs.
Limousine-Bus for Hire
Florida Highway Patrol
Half-year trailer for hire - 4001 lbs.
Commercial - 2050 lbs.
Truck for hire "full year"
Commercial 2051-3050 lbs.
Commercial 3051-5050 lbs.
Commercial - 5050 lbs.
Heavy Equipment
Truck for hire - 4051 lbs.
Handicapped
Ambulance
Semi-trailer
Member of Congress
Mobile Home
Rental Trailer
Rental Trailer
Semi-Trailer for hire
Off-road Vehicle-Harvest Truck
Antique-Historic Vehicle
Recreational Vehicle
Bus for Hire
State Road Department
Passenger
Truck Tractor
Half-year Truck Tractor
Private trailer - 500 lbs.
Passenger 3500-4500 lbs.
Passenger - 4500 lbs.
Tax Exempt

I had posted this list on our FloridaPast Facebook Page, and Lee Breeze shared this tag, which is not on the list. PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS PASS
With Much Thanks to Lee Breeze from Facebook

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If you would like to see some Wonderful Rare Old Florida Tags, visit my good friend Chuck Westphal's site.
Click on this Sumter County Tag.

Yawl are in for a Real Treat! Click here to visit one of the Most Comprehensive sites of FloridaPast license tags

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