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If you're planning to start a vintage posters collection, it's wise to know some things about posters, its kind and its history. Posters are not just papers with fantastic drawings on them.
A poster has a story of its own. It's always good to understand why vintage posters are collected by many people.
It was in the late 1800s that people started really noticing posters. This is because various printing techniques were developed during this period.
Stone lithography was first used for mass production of posters. After this, chromolithography was developed and there evolved a more vivid and colorful posters.
As posters grow in popularity, several other printing techniques were used for cheaper and faster production. Examples of these techniques are photo offset and silkscreen.
Vintage Poster Art
Vintage poster art became an accepted art form during the 1890s. 2 of the most famous poster artists of this period are Jules Cheret and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec. Jules Cheret built a lithography office during this time and eventually became known as the father of placard advertisement. Because of its popularity in Europe, Paris became a street of art exhibitions and displays.
Some of the most influential Vintage posters artist in the late 1800s and early 1900s are the following:
- Jules Cheret
- Henri De Toulouse- Lautrec
- Alphonse Mucha
- Eugene Grasset
Some of these artists introduced Art Nouveau vintage posters to the public.
Kinds of Vintage Posters
The development of different printing techniques and the surge of many poster artists made vintage posters available for different uses. Some of the most popular types of posters are the following.
Propaganda Posters
Political messages and concepts are introduced to the public through political posters. Many groups have turned to poster production to increase people's awareness on various issues in the government. The Soviet Union for example, made so many productions, that their vintage posters became great representations of the Patriotic war. Up until now, posters are being used to send messages to the public. Politicians and civic leaders use posters to communicate their platforms and plans for their country.
Advertising Posters
Posters are also used for publicity of events and various products. Comic book posters are very expensive because there are only limited productions of these vintage posters. Concert posters of different bands and music artists are also expensive because once an event is done there would not be additional production of these vintage posters.
Movie Posters
Aside from political posters, vintage movie posters are also a popular collection among vintage poster fans. The lithography poster of Frankenstein, a movie produced in 1931, is highly valued because it has been said that there is only one copy of it.
Cheesecake Posters
Cheesecake vintage posters are popularly known as pin-ups. These posters commonly feature beautiful women and have erratic concepts.
Affirmation Posters
Affirmation posters feature positive messages. Some of the most popular messages used on these types of posters are about leadership and hope. Affirmation posters are created to motivate people.
There are many types of vintage posters that you can collect. There are no rules for collecting posters. You can collect vintage posters according to the kind of printing technique used, the time posters are made or according to its kind. The important thing to remember when collecting posters is to know how to discern a fake vintage from a genuine vintage poster.
Vintage Posters
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3'9" x 5'9" Safavieh VP-251 Hand Hooked Chinese "Vintage Posters Collection" Rug List Price: Sale Price: $118.81  |
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These vintage posters and advertisements were once seen throughout Europe and are now prized by collectors. Safavieh has faithfully reproduced their vibrancy in hand-hooked, pure wool rugs with durable cotton backing... |
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1923 St. Louis MO Air Race Vintage Aviation Antique Advertising Poster |
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1923 St. Louis Missouri Air Racing Original Antique PosterPRINTED BY: Allied Printing, St. Louis, Missouri AGE: Circa 1923, with original Missouri Historical Society documentation paper enclosed.ARTIST: Signed Carl Walter, graphic designer, poster artist, illustratorCONDITION: A, beautiful, linen mounted, mintNOTE: Charles Lindbergh flew his early biplane into visit this 1923 air show, as well as the Shenandoah airship dirigible or zeppelin, as explained in the full copy of a 1923 historical letter about this poster enclosed at purchase, which you will receive a copy of with the poster... |
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John Pitre Poster~ "Domination By Power"~ Rare Vintage Print!!~ Printed In 19... Sale Price: $149.95 |
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MANUFACTURER'S CLOSEOUT! Safavieh "Vintage Poster" Vegetable Collage Multi Area Rug, 3' 9" x 5' 9" List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Mixed veggies never looked so good. This tasteful area rug displays a collage of sprightly vegetables in a vibrant reproduction of a vintage European poster. From broccoli and carrots to corn on the cob, this charismatic rug mixes delectable design with the deliciously soft feel of hand-hooked wool. |
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Vintage Posters Salad Collage VP253A Multi Novelty Rug Size: 6' x 9' Rectangle |
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VP253A-6 Size: 6' x 9' Rectangle Hand made novelty rug Features: -Construction: Handmade. -Technique: Hooked / Tufted. -Material: Pure wool. -Origin: China. -Collection: Vintage Posters. -Color: Multi... |
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1940's Albert Fisher Vintage Pin Up Advertising Beer Antique Advertising Poster |
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1940's Beer Brewery Albert Fisher Pin Up Girl Vintage Brewery related PosterPRINTED BY: The Weller Company Philadelphia, Litho in USAAGE: c. 1940's WWII or WW2 eraARTIST : Albert Fisher, graphic designer, poster artist, illustratorCONDITION: A, Linen Mounted, beautiful... |
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1930's Art Deco Butterick Vintage Fashion Sewing Antique Advertising Poster |
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1930 Butterick Fashion Sewing Vintage Poster PRINTED BY: Litho in USAAGE: c. 1930'sCONDITION: A, Linen MountedNOTE: Depicted is a woman modeling a thirties art deco polka dot green dress... |
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1950's Original Southern California United Airlines Vintage Travel Advertising Poster by Stan Galli |
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1950 Stan Galli United Airlines Southern California Vintage Travel Poster AGE: c. 1950's ARTIST: Stan Galli, grpahic designer, poster artist, illustrator CONDITION: A, Linen Mounted, beautiful condition... |
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Cappiello Framed Art Print Cognac Monnet Vintage Poster List Price: Sale Price: $109.00 |
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A dancing red-dressed woman skips merrily while balancing a glass of cognac in Leonetto Cappiello's "Cognac Monnet." The basic black background highlights the woman's colorful gold-feathered headdress and the pink boa flowing behind her... |
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1930's Grand Canyon Arizona Santa Fe Railroad Original Vintage Antique American National Parks Travel Advertising Poster |
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1930's Grand Canyon Santa Fe Railroad Vintage National Parks Poster AGE: c 1930's, lithograph CONDITION: B, Linen Mounted, some creasing along bottom border, a rare poster, has professionally restored tiny color marks, unobtrusive unless scrutinized closely, displays beautifully... |
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