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Original Vintage Poster New Shell Lubricating Oil Great Success Artist Mannequin

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Original vintage advertising poster for The New Shell Lubricating Oil It's A Great Success - featuring a fun design by the notable artist Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954) of a silhouette of the artist mannequin on the front of the Shell oil can jumping out with his arms up from behind the bottle into a spotlight with bold stylized lettering running diagonally on the side and below. Printed by the Baynard Press. Horizontal. Good condition, restored folds, restored pinholes, backed on linen.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1937
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored folds, restored pinholes, backed on linen. Good condition, restored folds, restored pinholes, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012621689642

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