{"product_id":"vintage-traverse-city-light-power-ice-scraper-number-1-promotional-scraper-tclp-advertising-yellow-u","title":"Vintage Traverse City Light \u0026 Power Ice Scraper, Number 1 Promotional Scraper, TCL\u0026P Advertising, Yellow Utility Giveaway","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Traverse City Light \u0026amp; Power promotional ice scraper in bright yellow plastic with bold Number 1 shape and utility advertising from Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Era: Late 20th century, likely 1970s to 1999\u003cbr\u003e• Brand\/Advertising: Traverse City Light \u0026amp; Power\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Vintage promotional ice scraper\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Molded plastic\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Bright utility yellow with black printed lettering\u003cbr\u003e• Measurements: Approx. 7 x 4 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Shape: Large Number 1 silhouette with scraper edge along the base\u003cbr\u003e• Text shown: Our Customer’s Are #1, Traverse City Light \u0026amp; Power, 616 922 4470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtility background: Traverse City Light \u0026amp; Power is a community owned municipal utility serving Traverse City, Michigan\u003cbr\u003eDating note: The printed 616 area code helps place this piece before the 231 area code became effective for Traverse City in 1999, making a pre 1999 date likely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle notes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold novelty shape and bright color give it classic practical promo appeal, the kind of giveaway meant to be kept in the car and remembered season after season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e• Bright yellow color presents well\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e• Lettering on the front remains dark and readable\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e• Fun oversized Number 1 shape with strong display appeal\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e• Scraper edge appears intact\u003cbr data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e• Back retains molded form cleanly with no obvious structural damage visible in photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e• Light surface scuffs and signs of handling\u003cbr data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e• Minor print wear and small surface marks visible on close inspection\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e• A few specks of age related discoloration and light grime in recessed areas\u003cbr data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e• Small manufacturing imperfections and storage wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e• No original packaging present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eThis is a great piece of regional utility advertising with useful date clues built right into the design. The pre 1999 616 phone number and bright Number 1 form make it an appealing Michigan promo collectible with easy display value. Find your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely—they’re part of the description and show the exact item you’ll receive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53688778883361,"sku":"snm1791384582915","price":11.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/7950\/1089\/files\/vintage-traverse-city-light-power-ice-scraper-number-1-promotional-scraper-tclp-_1.jpg?v=1791384589","url":"https:\/\/caverra.shop\/products\/vintage-traverse-city-light-power-ice-scraper-number-1-promotional-scraper-tclp-advertising-yellow-u","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}