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Albert Dorne
Original "Me Travel? not this summer Vacation At Home vintage poster 1945

1945

About the Item

Original World War Two, U. S. Military poster: ME TRAVEL? … NOT THIS SUMMER, VACATION AT HOME. Artist Albert Dorne. This is the large format printing (26" x 37") of this poster (It was also created in a smaller size 18 x 26"). Professional acid-free archival linen-backed, Fine condition, ready to frame. 1945-0-643715 The image features a man relaxing in a chair while smoking a pipe. His trusted Springer Spaniel dog is lying at his feet, both relaxing while at home. n a bookcase at his side is a framed picture of a young soldier, a radio, and a fan that blows his hair back. The original "Staycation"! Travel for leisure was discouraged as a waste of resources during wartime. U.S. Government original posters were folded at the time they were issued and sent by mail. Original issued fold marks restored and touched up during linen backing. Linen-backed to preserve the wood pulp paper used in printing these World War 2 posters Antique posters are 'pictures of persuasion,' as we might call them, offering a wealth of art, history, design, and popular culture for us to understand. The poster is a familiar part of our world, and we intuitively understand its role as propaganda, promotion, announcement, or advertisement."
  • Creator:
    Albert Dorne
  • Creation Year:
    1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Certificate of Authenticity with an embedded image of the artwork. Conservation linen-backed and ready to frame. A condition. Touched up original fold marks, bright and vibrant. No paper loss, no tears. A- condition. WWII posters were folded.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 181211stDibs: LU1404210313012
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