Alfred "Al" Charles Parker (1906 - 1985)
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Title:
Ladies Home Journal Newsstand Poster, 1940
Date:
1940
Size:
21.75" x 28"
Medium:
Offset-Lithograph
Price:
$350.00
INV. #:
7434
Original 1940 Ladies’ Home Journal newsstand vintage poster. Archival linen-back and ready to frame. Grade A- condition.
This exceptional large-format newsstand poster was created for the May 1940 issue of Ladies' Home Journal. It features one of the most celebrated illustrations by Alfred "Al" Parker, the "Dean of Illustrators." This piece is part of his iconic "Mother and Daughter" series, which became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1930s and early 1940s, influencing everything from high fashion to household leisure.
The illustration depicts a mother and daughter in matching activewear, enjoying a day of roller skating. Parker’s signature style—modernist, clean, and vibrant—redefined the aesthetic of the American housewife, shifting away from traditional domesticity toward a more dynamic, athletic, and glamorous ideal.
Beyond its charming cover art, this issue is historically significant for featuring content by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and a profile of Hollywood royalty, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Gable (Carole Lombard).
Originally intended for short-term display at newsstands to boost magazine sales, very few of these ephemeral large-format posters have survived. This piece has been professionally preserved and is in excellent condition.
This poster has been professionally archival linen-backed, a process that stabilizes the vintage paper and protects it for centuries. It is in excellent vintage condition and arrives ready for a custom frame.
Each poster includes a Certificate of Authenticity. We use sturdy, appropriate packaging to ensure it arrives safely. We strive to provide the most accurate and detailed online descriptions of the artwork's condition.
Consider The Vintage Poster your trusted source for antique posters. Buy with confidence. We guarantee your satisfaction and are always ready to help. With over 30 years in the business, we keep our inventory regularly updated and available online. To purchase, add the item(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout. We will ship promptly to your door. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we stand behind it.
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This exceptional large-format newsstand poster was created for the May 1940 issue of Ladies' Home Journal. It features one of the most celebrated illustrations by Alfred "Al" Parker, the "Dean of Illustrators." This piece is part of his iconic "Mother and Daughter" series, which became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1930s and early 1940s, influencing everything from high fashion to household leisure.
The illustration depicts a mother and daughter in matching activewear, enjoying a day of roller skating. Parker’s signature style—modernist, clean, and vibrant—redefined the aesthetic of the American housewife, shifting away from traditional domesticity toward a more dynamic, athletic, and glamorous ideal.
Beyond its charming cover art, this issue is historically significant for featuring content by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and a profile of Hollywood royalty, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Gable (Carole Lombard).
Originally intended for short-term display at newsstands to boost magazine sales, very few of these ephemeral large-format posters have survived. This piece has been professionally preserved and is in excellent condition.
This poster has been professionally archival linen-backed, a process that stabilizes the vintage paper and protects it for centuries. It is in excellent vintage condition and arrives ready for a custom frame.
Each poster includes a Certificate of Authenticity. We use sturdy, appropriate packaging to ensure it arrives safely. We strive to provide the most accurate and detailed online descriptions of the artwork's condition.
Consider The Vintage Poster your trusted source for antique posters. Buy with confidence. We guarantee your satisfaction and are always ready to help. With over 30 years in the business, we keep our inventory regularly updated and available online. To purchase, add the item(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout. We will ship promptly to your door. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we stand behind it.
#originalposter #vintageposter #Historicalposter #authenticvintageposter #oldposters #originalposters #antiqueposters #Authenticvintageposter #affiche
#Ladies Home Journal #Alfred Parker
www.TheVintagePoster.com