Poster
Northern Pacific Railway Travel Poster: Alaskans — "Off to the Potlatch"
An original lithograph promoting Alaska, and to get there by way of the the Northern Pacific Railway. Features the artwork of Sydney Laurence, with a depiction of a dramatic view of native Alaskans sailing in the shadow of a large snow-capped mountain in the background. |
Image ID: | 68035 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1947 |
Creator Name: | Brown & Bigelow |
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State: | Alaska |
Collection Name: | Single Item Oversize |
Genre: | Poster |
Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
Original Format Number: | PH 7-175 |
Original Dimensions: | 30 x 40 inches |
Painting signed at bottom right by Sidney Laurence. Text below reads: "Brown & Bigelow St. Paul Minn." |
Indigenous peoples, Alaska |
Mountains |
Sailing ships |
Travel |
Ocean |
Snow |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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