1949 Ad America's Beverage of Moderation Beer Ale Piano - ORIGINAL WH1

This is an original 1949 color print ad for the American's Beverage of Moderation, Beer Ale. This ad features a "Gathered Around The Piano", by Douglas Crockwell, Number 25 in the series, "Home Life in America", by noted American Illustrators.

CONDITION

This 62+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Large crease - bottom. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is likght bleed through in the bottom half of this image.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13 inches; 25 x 33 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 Crockwell, Douglass. There is no visible artist signature.

Spencer Douglass Crockwell

Spencer Douglass Crockwell (1904-1968) was an American artist hailing from Columbus, Ohio. However, he received his formal art education at the St. Louis School of Fine Art. Crockwell was most recognized for his paintings, fresco murals, illustrations and mosaics, as well as his modernism and realism styles. His works primarily centered on figures, genre, interior views and historical subjects. CrockwellÕs art has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and more. He was affiliated with the Allied Artists of America and the Society of Illustrators.

Keywords specific to this image: alcoholic beverage, alcohol, liquor, brew, singing, living room Vintage Advertising

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