McClelland Barclay (1891-1943)
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Title:
U. S. Royal Cords
Date:
c. 1924
Size:
9.5" x 12.5"
Price:
$149.00
INV. #:
14765
U. S. ROYAL CORDS. United States Tires are Good Tires!. Archival linen backed promotion for the American Royal Cord Tire Company. United States Rubber Company. Excellent condition.
This exotic image of a woman dressed like a princess standing next to the automobile and 2 spare U. S. Royal Cords.
You can read about how the tire companies were tied together at this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Rubber_Company.
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About the artist: Barclay's first connection with the Navy came during World War I when he was awarded the Navy Poster Prize by the Committee on National Preparedness, 1917, for his poster "Fill the Breach."
The artist, McClelland Barclay, was a successful commercial artist during the 1930s. he was appointed a Lt. Commander, at the beginning of WWII and worked on camouflage assignments for the Navy until 1942, when he was reported missing after the LST he was aboard was torpedoed in the Solomon Islands.
Barclay's sailors are notable for their square jaws, well-defined muscles and exceptional physique. Theron MacKay, gunners mate, recalls meeting Barclay in 1943:
"Me and another crew member were cleaning a gun, so we were bare from the waist up. Barclay had his sketchpad and was drawing us. Being an amateur artist myself, I took an interest in what he was doing and asked could I look over his shoulder? Well, he made us look like the finest human specimens that ever were! Really, we were skinny kids with our ribs hanging out. I said to him, 'I don't look like that!' and he answered, 'Well, if I sketched you like you are, it wouldn't make much of recruiting poster, now would it?'"
This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
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This exotic image of a woman dressed like a princess standing next to the automobile and 2 spare U. S. Royal Cords.
You can read about how the tire companies were tied together at this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Rubber_Company.
The Vintage Poster Gallery of Laguna Beach, California., Your Ultimate Resource for Vintage Posters. You can purchase here on line or directly in the Laguna Beach gallery. You save the 15-25% auction add on hammer prices when you buy gallery direct.
About the artist: Barclay's first connection with the Navy came during World War I when he was awarded the Navy Poster Prize by the Committee on National Preparedness, 1917, for his poster "Fill the Breach."
The artist, McClelland Barclay, was a successful commercial artist during the 1930s. he was appointed a Lt. Commander, at the beginning of WWII and worked on camouflage assignments for the Navy until 1942, when he was reported missing after the LST he was aboard was torpedoed in the Solomon Islands.
Barclay's sailors are notable for their square jaws, well-defined muscles and exceptional physique. Theron MacKay, gunners mate, recalls meeting Barclay in 1943:
"Me and another crew member were cleaning a gun, so we were bare from the waist up. Barclay had his sketchpad and was drawing us. Being an amateur artist myself, I took an interest in what he was doing and asked could I look over his shoulder? Well, he made us look like the finest human specimens that ever were! Really, we were skinny kids with our ribs hanging out. I said to him, 'I don't look like that!' and he answered, 'Well, if I sketched you like you are, it wouldn't make much of recruiting poster, now would it?'"
This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
The Vintage Poster has been working with collectors around the world helping them with their original vintage poster collections. Our posters come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We stand behind the description and condition of the vintage posters shown on the website.
The Vintage Poster is an IVPDA certified vintage poster dealer. Available online to you 24/7.
Consider The Vintage Poster your expert resource for your antique posters. You will be glad you did! We are glad to assist you. Our current inventory is online and is updated frequently. To purchase, simply add the item(s) to your cart and check out. They will be delivered to your door. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
#originalposter #vintageposter #vintageposter