Art of the Draw: Advertising Posters
from the McCormick-International Harvester Collection
ICONOGRAPHY POSTER
Figures of Abundance
ince ancient times, Western
cultures have depicted material abundance as a mythic,
female figure often carrying sheaves of wheat. Goddesses
of plenty appeared on many implement and farm supply
catalogs in the late 19th century. The tradition
continued into the 20th century, but by then the
factory had become the new symbol of abundance.
Color Lithograph, 1914
Printed by Hayes Lithographing Co.
(Buffalo)
for
International Harvester
Co. (Chicago)
29.25" x 19.75"
Similar poster: WHI 4432
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