Date of use : 1953 USA

Ansco & GAF: All-Weather Film Promotion, 1953 Cover

General Aniline & Film Corporation (GAF) was established in 1925 in the United States by the German-based company I.G. Farben. Initially, the company produced dyes and chemicals, but over time it shifted to the production of photographic films and equipment. GAF is particularly known for its photographic films and equipment under the Ansco brand. Ansco, an American manufacturer of photographic materials and equipment, was founded in 1842. The company's name is a combination of "Anthony and Scovill," derived from its founders, Edward Anthony and the Scovill Manufacturing Company. Ansco made significant contributions to the photography industry and became a popular brand, especially known for its weather-resistant films.

The red stamp on the envelope contains a promotional slogan: "Ask for Ansco, the all-weather film." This slogan was used to advertise the Ansco brand and emphasize that the films produced by the company are resistant to all weather conditions. The stamp also includes the text "Rensselaer, N.Y." and a date stamp (March 23, 1953), indicating the place and date the letter was sent.

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