VTG Hamilton Tiger Cats CHML 900AM Promotional Umbrella, USED, 1950's - 60's CFL

Description

You are viewing a Vintage and USED, 1950's - 1960's era Hamilton Tiger Cats CHML AM900 (an AM Radio station based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Promotional Umbrella that was made by "Atlas" in conjunction with the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the CFL.
As I previously stated, you are viewing a Vintage and USED, 1950's - 1960's era Hamilton Tiger Cats CHML AM900 (an AM Radio station based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Promotional Umbrella that was made by "Atlas" in conjunction with the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the CFL.
The item was made in Canada, all of it's surface imagery is screen printed (NOT Hand Painted), and it measures 28" Inches LONG/IN LENGTH when it's folded up/collapsed.
I am NOT the Original owner of the item, I purchased it "Second Hand" several Years ago from an Antiques store located in my area. The owner of the Antiques store purchased the Umbrella from a Hamilton Tiger Cats collector, who told them (the owner of the Antiques store) that the item was a cross promotional product between CHML AM900 and the Tiger Cats, which makes sense because CHML was the official broadcaster of the team from 1950 to 1977.
I DON'T know if this is a rare Ti-Cats/CFL item, I DON'T know how many were made, or how many still exist/have survived. I have been collecting Hamilton Tiger Cats Memorabilia for quite some time, and this is the only one I have personally come across and seen, but again, I'm only speaking from my own personal experience.
Although there is NO specific copyright date printed on the item, judging by the overall aesthetic look of the product, and the Ti-Cat logo (which was introduced in 1950) I would PERSONALLY say (but please keep in mind that this is based on my own personal opinion, research into the matter, and actually being a Ti-Cat fan) that the Umbrella dates sometime from the Mid to Late 1950's - Early 1960's. It definitely pre-dates 1967 (when the Team incorporated the 1967 Centennial Maple Leaf into their logo).
The reason I'm now parting with the item after all this time is because I'm currently in the midst of downsizing my collections and life, so I'd like to see the article go to a good home.
Please FULLY read item description and consult the photos attached to the listing BEFORE deciding to purchase.
The item DOES HAVE traces of wear to it's respective surfaces (ranging from light to more significant examples) due to previous handling/storage/use. ALL condition issues ARE clearly visible to the eye and consist of/include traces of cracking/wear to surface imagery, Colour Fade/Washout, scratch, scuff, and pock marking, Pilling, rips/tears, various traces of staining of unknown cause/origin on SEVERAL areas of the item (ranging in size and colour), rusting to the metal portions/segments of the item, and various other types of condition issues due to previous handling/use.
Even though the item DOES HAVE traces of wear to it's respective surfaces due to previous use, the item IS still fairly intact with NO SIGNIFICANT rips, tears, loose threads or other traces of damage/previous repair. Surface imagery IS still quite visible and legible to the eye, it still opens and closes/functions properly, and it is still relatively soft to the touch.
I have documented all condition issues to the best of my abilities. If anyone viewing this listing would like to see additional photos, please feel free to contact me, and I'll be more than happy to oblige.
I live in a smoke free, climate controlled house hold.
Please FULLY read item description and consult the photos attached to the listing BEFORE deciding to purchase.
Again, if anyone who might be viewing this listing would like to see more Photos, I will be more than happy to oblige.
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