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In
the Beginning
his
is the earliest poster discovered in the collection so far.
Posters of the 1840s and 1850s usually featured small
illustrations and dense text. They often explained the technical
features of the products they advertised and included
endorsements from satisfied customers.
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Letterpress with wood
engraving, 1849
James J. Langdon (Chicago) for C.H.
McCormick & Co. (Chicago)
24.25" x 18.75"
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