Description
This rare vintage souvenir fringed pillow cover features Cincinnati's much beloved amusement park/swimming pool attraction Coney Island, now defunct. Coney Island was founded on the banks of the Ohio River in 1886 as "Ohio Grove, The Coney Island of the West". Coney had the honor of being home to the largest recirculating pool in North America, Sunlite Pool. The black rayon pillow cover has strong graphics with sparkly accents & features multiple iconic images of Coney with dance pavillion Moonlite Gardens at the center. The other decorative elements include images of The Land of Oz, Sunlite Pool, Lost River, Sky Ride, Ferris Wheel, Flying Scooter, Railroad, & Roller Coaster. The pillow cover is backed in peach/rose colored fabric. The original label is present reading "RN 19935 100% RAYON MADE in JAPAN". The front of the cushion cover is in good condition with no rips or tears. The colorful images on the front are clear & crisp & retain their sparkle. The original metal snap is present & functional with a bit of rust related to prolonged storage. As a vintage item, the cushion shows other signs of age consisting of two thumbtack holes at the top used by a former owner when displaying the piece & a few other small holes plus water stains/discoloration on the back, all of which are noted for accuracy & are not visible from the front. The cushion measures 17.5" by 16.5" & is approximately 19.5" by 18.5" including the fringe. This vintage Coney Island cushion cover would be a great addition to a grouping of Cincinnati collectibles or to an assembly of vintage Americana. A great opportunity to own a piece of Ohio and/or American amusement park history. Please note that this item will be folded for shipment & may require ironing. It will be shipped in a box rather than an envelope to protect it as it moves through the mail system. To see the rest of my vintage collection please take a trip into my store by visiting https://www.etsy.com/shop/BobsBasementTreasure Thanks! # 112606787 RP Please be sure to view all photos using the zoom function & do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Please keep in mind that colors may look slightly different due to photographic lighting sources and/or your monitor settings. Note: this item is sold AS IS where imperfections may or may not be visible in the photos. While every effort has been made to point out condition issues, this piece is an antique & may contain both visible & invisible defects, imperfections, etc. Vintage Coney Island Cincinnati Ohio Amusement Park Souvenir Cushion Cover With Fringe Trim, Original Label
