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Santa Fe The Chief Way original American railroad poster

1947

$949
£731
€834.72
CA$1,353.96
A$1,481.68
CHF 777.07
MX$17,709.19
NOK 9,806.61
SEK 9,148.38
DKK 6,233.79

About the Item

Original Santa Fe The Chief Way vintage railroad travel poster. Archival linen backed in very fine condition, ready to frame. Most of the Santa Fe Railway posters feature American Indians, but this poster features the big boss, The Chief! The poster has about a 1" white border around the entire image, the linen backing is not counted in the poster's measurement. Several of the trains were named "Chief" which includes the San Francisco Chief, Texan Chief, Kansas City Chief and Super Chief. The Santa Fe Railroad became on of the largest United Sates railway companies by getting land grants from the U. S. Government. The railway then sold off the land in parcels to farmers.
  • Creation Year:
    1947
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    24" x 18" Price: $949
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. The image of the Chief is one of the more difficult images to find.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 172431stDibs: LU140426476572

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