{"product_id":"vintage-framed-mickey-mantle-lifebuoy-soap-batting-secrets-advertising-poster","title":"Vintage Framed Mickey Mantle Lifebuoy Soap Batting Secrets Advertising Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage framed advertising poster features baseball legend Mickey Mantle promoting Lifebuoy soap, offering his batting secrets through a mail-in booklet. The piece captures a classic era of mid-century American advertising that blends sports hero culture with consumer marketing, making it a standout example of baseball and advertising memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is pre-owned and shows visible wear consistent with age and display. The paper shows toning, edge wear, and small losses along the margins, all typical of original vintage print advertisements. The frame shows light wear but presents the piece well for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster displays bold black-and-white graphics with period typography and a full-length image of Mickey Mantle in batting stance. The Lifebuoy soap promotion and mail-in offer text are clearly visible, adding strong historical context and authenticity. The piece is presented in a simple black frame suitable for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvertisements like this were commonly found in magazines during the 1950s, reflecting the golden age of print advertising and the rise of professional athletes as national marketing icons. Mickey Mantle’s association with consumer brands helped solidify his status beyond baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece appeals to collectors of baseball memorabilia, vintage advertising, and Americana, as well as fans of Mickey Mantle and New York baseball history. It displays exceptionally well in offices, game rooms, sports bars, or curated memorabilia collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been visually inspected to ensure accurate representation and authenticity based on the provided image and observable details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know? Mickey Mantle was one of the most heavily marketed athletes of the 1950s, appearing in numerous national advertising campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: This is an authentic vintage advertising item. Mickey Mantle is a trademark of its owner. California Auction Company is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mickey Mantle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roy Stockton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139747827911,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4633\/4407\/files\/PXL_20260128_002940547.jpg?v=1769715371","url":"https:\/\/209marketplace.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-framed-mickey-mantle-lifebuoy-soap-batting-secrets-advertising-poster","provider":"California Thrift \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}