{"product_id":"edgerton-shoe-men-fashion-art-deco","title":"The Edgerton Shoe","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis original 1935 American advertising poster was created to promote The Edgerton Shoe, a brand positioned squarely within the era’s emphasis on craftsmanship, style, and attainable luxury. The pricing callout of five to six dollars situates the poster firmly in the mid Depression years, when quality footwear was marketed as a smart investment rather than an indulgence. Shoes were expected to last, to look sharp, and to signal reliability and good taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe design reflects the strong influence of Art Deco and modernist illustration of the early nineteen thirties. The flat planes of color, simplified forms, and bold yellow ground emphasize motion and clarity, while the absence of facial detail allows the figure to represent an idealized modern consumer rather than a specific individual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the lower corner, the highly detailed rendering of the shoes contrasts with the stylized figures above, drawing the viewer’s eye directly to the product. This visual hierarchy was intentional, combining modern graphic design with realism where it mattered most.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.0\" x 26.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear and scattered creasing. Original fold lines present. 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":44221748346995,"sku":"P6737-1","price":393.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/shoe-m_fa3a5220-e0a4-4e2f-943c-8543ff901c92.jpg?v=1768516329","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/edgerton-shoe-men-fashion-art-deco","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}