Travel by Train Poster New Mexico and Arizona Rockies
- 1932
- The Willmarths (Kenneth 1889-1975 & William, 1898-1984)
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27 x 40 inches ~ (68 x 101 cm)$3,200
- Linen backed
Linen backing is the industry standard of conservation. Canvas is stretchered and a sheet of acid free barrier paper is laid down. The poster is then pasted to the acid free paper using an acid free paste. This process is fully reversible and gives support to the poster. A border of linen is left around the poster and can be used by a framer to mount the poster so that nothing touches the poster itself.
The price of this poster includes linen backing.
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"The Land of History and Mystery"
A look back into the history of American Parks, tourism and the American Indian in the 1930's. A stylishly dressed tourist opens her pocketbook to purchase pottery offered by a Native American.
By 1925, the artist brothers Kenneth and William had joined forces to form "The Willmarths," as this poster is signed. William and Kenneth began working for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1930, with covers for two Yellowstone National Park Union Pacific brochures. "In 1932 many railroads, including twelve in the West, held a poster contest to portray the beauty of the West and encourage summer travel. Many well-known artists were entered, and over fifty drawings were submitted. A committee of advertising agents of the Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Santa Fe, and Burlington railroads made the judging in Chicago. William entered two watercolor sketches, Visit the Pacific Northwest Wonderland and New Mexico and Arizona Rockies, which were chosen among the first five winners."
Excellent condition, the poster was folded as original, with very faint traces of fold lines.
