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1940s

The 1940s were shaped almost entirely by the war and its aftermath. Governments on every side poured resources into graphic communication, producing some of the most direct and purposeful design of the century. When the war ended, that same energy shifted into commercial work, with advertisers and travel companies picking up where the propaganda offices left off. The pieces shown here are period originals from both halves of the decade.
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1940s

The 1940s were shaped almost entirely by the war and its aftermath. Governments on every side poured resources into graphic communication, producing some of the most direct and purposeful design of the century. When the war ended, that same energy shifted into commercial work, with advertisers and travel companies picking up where the propaganda offices left off. The pieces shown here are period originals from both halves of the decade.

Harriet Hubbard, Parisian Perfume c.1946 $30.00 USD

Item Type: Vintage Ad

Size: 12.0" x 8.0"

Year: c.1946

Chil' Debeer and his Orchestra c.1940 $600.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 34.0" x 24.0"

Year: c.1940

War Report- Collier's Magazine c.1943 $45.00 USD

Item Type: Cover Art

Size: 13.5" x 10.5"

Year: c.1943

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Saints Crépin, Shoemakers- Wood Engraving c.1940 $200.00 USD

Item Type: Antique Print

Size: 15.5" x 12.0"

Year: c.1940

First Date- Collier's Magazine c.1941 $50.00 USD

Item Type: Cover Art

Size: 13.5" x 10.5"

Year: c.1941

Cycling Velodrome, USSR c.1948 $750.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 33.0" x 25.0"

Year: c.1948

Salome's Lovers, Belgian Release c.1945 $140.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 21.25" x 14.0"

Year: c.1945