{"product_id":"22-motivational-poster","title":"Depends on How Hard You Try, Motivational Poster","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful motivational poster from the early 1960s captures the unbridled optimism of America's Space Age. Published by CAREERS of Largo, Florida, the piece uses charming cartoon illustration to deliver its message: a smiling child pilots a personal helicopter skyward while below, a dejected figure stands amid the wreckage of an abandoned project. The contrast between success through perseverance and failure through surrender could not be more clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe economical two-color printing in navy blue and black on cream stock was typical of educational materials of the era, yet the dynamic diagonal composition and playful illustration style elevate this beyond mere classroom ephemera. The futuristic helicopter, complete with bubble cockpit, reflects the period's fascination with personal aviation technology, a dream that seemed just around the corner in the Kennedy era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of mid-century American educational graphics, this poster speaks to a moment when national priorities aligned around encouraging youth toward technical achievement. A standout piece for collectors of vintage Americana or anyone who remembers these optimistic messages decorating classroom walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.0\" x 17.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Horr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44414442012787,"sku":"P6865-1-22","price":132.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-373-research-detail-p6865-1-22-kgwfvlxnAmpFTRf8oMHPEJGIYzBBW7.jpg?v=1773513158","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/22-motivational-poster","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}