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Original Washington Pennsylvania Railroad, Go By Train vintage poster
c. 1953

Name: Original Washington Pennsylvania Railroad, Go By Train vintage poster
Brand: Unknown
Price: 989 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Original Washington, Go By Train, Pennsylvania Railroad vintage poster. Linen backed in fine condition. B+, A- condition. A tear in the poster was restored during linen backing. Minor scuff marks near the left edge and on the red lettering of on the bottom. The image of a bald Eagle as the blue sky is behind the enlarged image of the Capitol dome. The lower portion of the building is resting in the shadows. The poster captures the majestic beauty of the United States Capitol dome in Washington, D.C., symbolizing American democracy and government. Including the eagle soaring in the sky behind the Capitol Dome reinforces patriotic themes and evokes a sense of national pride. Overall, this poster exemplifies the Pennsylvania Railroad's marketing efforts to entice travelers to choose rail travel for their journeys. It promises them not only efficient transportation but also a sense of national pride and connection to iconic American landmarks. The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) was one of the largest and most influential railroad companies in the United States, operating from 1846 until 1968. It played a pivotal role in developing the American railroad industry and expanding transportation networks across the country. Today, vintage Pennsylvania Railroad posters are prized as collectors' items and pieces of Americana. They serve as reminders of a bygone era when railroads were the primary mode of long-distance travel and evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination itself. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. FREE Continental USA shipping. Certificate of Authenticity

Creation Year:

c. 1953

Dimensions:

Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)

Medium:

Offset

Movement & Style:

American Modern

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

Archival linen backed. Repaired tear, Ligh scuff on red lettering along the bottom. Bright and vibrant with very clear details of the Capitol. Ready to frame. B+.

Gallery Location:

Spokane, WA

Reference Number:

Seller: 240381stDibs: LU1404214449312

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