Westward the Star of Empire Takes its Way | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Westward the Star of Empire Takes its Way

Westward the Star of Empire Takes its Way | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Advertisement for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad featuring an illustration of Uncle Sam stretched from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. A white bird is pulling on his coattail. Imprinted with the names "C.C. Wheeler," general manager, and "W.F. White," general passenger and ticket agent. Printed by Poole Bros., Chicago.
DESCRIPTION
Advertisement for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad featuring an illustration of Uncle Sam stretched from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. A white bird is pulling on his coattail. Imprinted with the names "C.C. Wheeler," general manager, and "W.F. White," general passenger and ticket agent. Printed by Poole Bros., Chicago.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:12127
Creation Date:circa 1886
Creator Name:Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company
City:Topeka
County:
State:Kansas
Collection Name:International Harvester Company competitors' advertising literature, 1832-1950
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 10Z, Box 44, Folder 3
Original Dimensions:14 x 7.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Caricatures and cartoons
Costume
Birds
Rivers
Ocean
Advertising
Cities and towns
Men
Signs and symbols
Railroad tracks
Railroads

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