First Coca Cola Girl


June 14th, 2010   |   6 Comments   |   1860 – 1900, 1900 – 1930

Singer Hilda Clark became the first celebrity model for The Coca-Cola Company. Also known as the First Coca-Cola Girl, Hilda’s image was used on cardboard signs, tin trays, trade cards, bookmarks, drink tickets, and calendars from 1899 to 1903.

An 1890s advertisement showing model Hilda Clark in formal 19th century attire. The ad is titled Drink Coca-Cola 5¢.

An 1890s advertisement showing model Hilda Clark in formal 19th century attire. The ad is titled Drink Coca-Cola 5¢.


Calendar with Hilda Clark

Calendar with Hilda Clark


Hilda Clark actress

Hilda Clark actress



Drink Delicious Refreshing Coca Cola

Drink Delicious Refreshing Coca Cola


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6 Responses

  1. lee says:

    i have a Singer Hilda Clark wooden Drink Coca-Cola 5¢ ad. What could i get for it?

  2. Bill Jay says:

    I have a tip tray with a Hilda Clarke 1900 calendar on it. It appears to be old, may be an original. Do you know where I can find a value for it?

  3. I have a hugh ABOUT 4 ft x4ft cardboard original advertising sign.I have had it for over 30 yrs,I bought it from a church fund raising sale. I have never seen anything like it, THIS HUGH! Its in great shape. Does anyone out there know where I can get an idea of its worth? OR info on it? It’s of HILDA CLARK AT THE PARLOR TABLE WITH THE 5 CENT SIGN,HOLDING THE GLASS OF COKE!

  4. My name was spelled incorrectly on my last submission for the hugh (thick) card board hild clark COKE SIGN.i HAVEN’T MEASUREDED IT IN YEARS BUT IT IS AT LEAST ..4 feet x 4 feet! Please let me know if there is anyone who buy/sells these original signs..it is NOT A POSTER! IT IS HEAVY STOCK CARD BOARD! THANKS!

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