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Circa 1910 original advertising poster promotes the H. Vigneron sewing machines

Circa 1910

$1,070.81
£801.50
€900
CA$1,470.78
A$1,644.51
CHF 862.61
MX$19,918.98
NOK 10,888.81
SEK 10,287.30
DKK 6,851.96

About the Item

This circa 1910 original advertising poster promotes the H. Vigneron sewing machines, a brand sold at 70, Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris. Designed in a distinctive early 20th-century Art Nouveau style, the poster blends elegance, craftsmanship, and practicality, emphasizing the sewing machine’s reliability with the tagline: ➡ "Elle coud tout!" (It sews everything!) At the heart of the composition, a young woman operates an ornate H. Vigneron sewing machine, fully engrossed in her work. Beside her stands a fashionable young man, dressed in a suit and bowler hat, gazing at the viewer with an air of curiosity. The warm red circular backdrop creates a striking contrast against the cream-colored background, drawing attention to the machine’s intricate design and the artisan at work. The machine itself, prominently labeled with "H. Vigneron," showcases a classic cast-iron base with elegant curved patterns, reflecting the luxury and durability associated with sewing machines of this period. The use of detailed linework and soft watercolor-like shading gives the artwork a refined, delicate quality typical of early French advertising posters. The typography balances bold, capitalized lettering for the brand name, emphasizing its importance, with graceful cursive script for the slogan, reinforcing the ease and versatility of the machine. This advertisement embodies the transition from handcrafted to mechanized sewing, a pivotal moment in fashion and textile history. It is not only a promotion for a sewing machine but also a cultural reflection of the Belle Époque era, when craftsmanship and industrial progress were seamlessly intertwined. Today, this poster remains a highly collectible piece of early 20th-century advertising art, admired for its charming aesthetic, historical significance, and artistic execution. Advertising - Fashion - Cinema Charlie Chaplin
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, traces of folds.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792215966182

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