Advertisement, 1962 United Furniture Steel Gym Swing Set, Original Magazine Ad, Vintage Ephemera

A slide, two swings, a lawn glider, a fold-away game table — and a free roller coaster.

• Maker: United Furniture
• Material: Paper
• Dimensions: 12.75" x 11"
• Era: Vintage, 1962
• Origin: USA
• Condition: Very good vintage. Age toning; no tears, scratches, or folds; colors remain bright. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A charming piece for a playroom, a child's bedroom, or a collector of mid-century Americana and childhood nostalgia. An unexpected and delightful gift.

In 1962, United Furniture was selling the dream of the perfect backyard childhood, and this full-page color ad makes the case with infectious enthusiasm. The Deluxe Steel Gym came with more than you'd expect — including a slide, swings, lawn glider, and fold-away game table — and the free roller coaster offer is the kind of mid-century marketing flourish that stops you in your tracks today.

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