Only One for This Location. If you Looking for Another Store or Area Feel Free to Ask!

F.W. Woolworth Co.

      1261-3 Centre St.

    Newton Centre,

\1767/         Mass.

This stencil is in"ok" condition for its age. This is one of the larger stencils, and it did not fit correctly in the storage box, so the lid has created a slight backwards bend to the top edge. Edges are worn from use and storage. On the left side of the top edge is a thumb size indent which has a small tear. (Highlighted in pictures with the ruler. Front is pretty heavily inked with signs of brush strokes mostly around the outer edges of the inked area. There are vertical lines rubbing/scratching the ink off which I believe is from pulling in and out of the storage box. All the stencil lettering is intact and easy to read. I have highlighted 2 areas in the picture with the red arrows. One being a period stenciled within the first W in "Woolworth" and Two is after "Woolworth" it looks like the stencil maker went to punch the C in "Co" too closely and did not punch it all the way through the oil board. On the back is the handwritten date 8/28/31. 

*$2 bill is for size reference and is not included in the sale.

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Answers to Questions We get on These:

1) Material is a Sturdy Oil Board. 

2) There is an inky scent to some of the heavier used stencils. If you are sensitive to some smells, please keep this in mind. 

3) There is only one of each location. Winner will be the only person to own the stencil for that address.

4) Dimensions seem to be an average of 5 inches x 16 inches. Please see photo for the exact dimensions of each individual stencil.  

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Summary: I just acquired 2 large long file, wooden boxes of address stencils, seemingly every F W Woolworth address and lots of other local department stores and Five & Dimes from USA and Canada locations. From a factory in Pennsylvania.
The seller said it was from a cast iron toy manufacturer, and it was confirmed that the stencils came from The Dent Hardware Co. in Fullerton, PA.
Use to create multiple of your own local collectibles, or would look great framed, in a collection which we have an example of in the pictures. Some of our buyers use them for woodworking projects or unique gifts. The possibilities are endless. 
If you are looking for a specific Woolworth's or 5 and Dime type store in a certain city/town I probably have it. Let me know as I have spreadsheeted and mapped most of the stencils we have. We also support small local businesses so if you are an antique or shop owner and want to buy multiple stencils we will make a lot for you at a discounted rate. Thank you for looking!