{"product_id":"sadie-s-bawdy-house-novelty-stock-certificate-nevada-brothel","title":"Sadie's Bawdy House Novelty Stock Certificate - Nevada Brothel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original unissued stock certificate from Sadie's Bawdy House and Home for Wayward Girls, Inc. printed in black. Features a vignette of a majestic eagle with spread wings perched on a rocky outcrop, flanked by decorative floral sprigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe certificate remains uncancelled from 1977 and includes humorous shareholder benefits such as serving as 'an ex-officio member of the talent screening committee' and a requirement that 'shareholders are required to visit the premises at least once a year' with a 'frequency discount' available. Offered as a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis certificate was never issued and is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, Nevada was capitalizing on its unique legal brothel industry with growing mainstream acceptance and tourism. Sadie's Bawdy House and Home for Wayward Girls, Inc. was a novelty company during this period when legal prostitution in certain Nevada counties was becoming a recognized part of the state's identity. The certificates feature facsimile signatures of \u003cstrong\u003eSadie O'Toole\u003c\/strong\u003e as President and \u003cstrong\u003eLula La Poze\u003c\/strong\u003e as Secretary, adding to the playful Old West atmosphere. The company name cleverly combines the frontier tradition of bawdy houses with the Victorian concept of homes for wayward girls, creating a tongue-in-cheek commentary on changing social attitudes and Nevada's distinctive position in American culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovelty certificates from this era capture the irreverent humor of 1970s America and remain popular among collectors who appreciate both their comedic value and their reflection of Nevada's unique legal landscape. The Goes Lithographing Company printing adds authenticity to what was clearly designed as an entertaining conversation piece rather than a serious investment vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52558385545503,"sku":"ENT-SBHHW-SU-BLK-1977-001","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/sadie-s-bawdy-house-and-home-for-wayward-girls-inc-stock-certificate-1977-front-1.jpg?v=1779366261","url":"https:\/\/shop.tickerhistory.com\/zh\/products\/sadie-s-bawdy-house-novelty-stock-certificate-nevada-brothel","provider":"Ticker History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}