1943 Ad Aero Ajax Sanitary Paper Drinking Cups Disease WWII War Plant Health FZ5

This is an original 1943 World War II black and white print ad for Ajax and Aero Sanitary Paper Drinking Cups. The ad is encouraging the use of the product to prevent the spread of illness among war plant production workers during a time when every able bodied worker is a necessity. This ad features artwork by Boris Artzybasheff.

CONDITION

This 68+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. - top. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 11.5 inches; 24 x 29 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Artzybasheff, Boris. Artist signature in print - top right of image.

Boris Artzybasheff

Boris Artzybasheff (1899-1965) was a native of Kharkov, Russia, prior to relocating to the United States. He was most recognized for his childrenÕs book illustrations, graphic art design, fresco murals, printmaking and mosaics, as well as his surrealism, realism and cartoonist artistic styles. His works primarily centered on figures, genre, portraits, fantasy, space and historical subjects. Artzybasheff later provided artwork for such noteworthy magazine publications as LIFE, Fortune and Time. He also created works for the Walt Disney Studio. Additionally, Artzybasheff provided advertising art for Shell Oil, Pan Am, Xerox, Scotch Tape, Vultee Aircraft, Parker Pens, Parke-Davis, and more. Later in his life, Artzybasheff was affiliated with the Society of Illustrators.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Household Items, Death, Public Health, Sanitation, Logan Drinking Cup, 68 Prescott Street Worcester Massachusetts, Pacific Coast Envelope, 416 Second Street San Francisco California

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