Thursday, April 07, 2022

I find these advertisements of farm equipment visually striking, with incredible lettering, contrast, and colors. Please note the wonderful lettering, that for about a century was all it took to earn a living as a signpainter






Am I the only one to notice they claim to sell Horse Powers?  
This may refer to the patent Westinghouse had on "endless chain horse power"
https://www.datamp.org//patents/displayPatent.php?id=12738
These threshers were patent 259955 https://www.datamp.org//patents/displayPatent.php?id=41989




I think such good art and advertising also should remain accessible online too. So I'm posting it
https://bid.aumannauctions.com/auctions/catalog/id/31056/

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3 comments:

  1. Marc B10:14 AM

    These are definitely works of art. The farm scenes and the knight on horseback are very detailed for tractor advertisements. The lettering is very stylish, as well.

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  2. Oldtom91:28 PM

    Hits home as excellent Americana. Thanks

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    1. Jesse1:45 PM

      you're very welcome! Glad you liked it!

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