Advertising Poster, "For Your Summer Vacation, World's Fair, New York," 1939-1940
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This poster encouraged travelers to choose the 1939-40 New York World's Fair as a vacation destination. According to the poster, not only would you see the fair, but you would also "see the world."
This poster encouraged travelers to choose the 1939-40 New York World's Fair as a vacation destination. According to the poster, not only would you see the fair, but you would also "see the world."
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1939-1940
Subject Date
1939-1940
Creators
Polygraphic Company of America, Inc.
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Artwork by Bob Smith; published by Polygraphic Company of America, Incorporated, New York, New York
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.15.5.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 20 in
Width: 13.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: For your / Summer Vacation / WORLD'S FAIR / New York / Admission 50 [cents] / See the World at the World's Fair in New York. c. N.Y.W.F. MADE IN U.S.A. BY POLYGRAPHIC COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. N.Y.C. Signed lower right: Bob Smith