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Rare American Mid-Century Modern Period Great Northern Railway Poster, 1947
Located in New York, NY
the United States and railroad travel during the late 1940s.
This original advertising poster was
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Mid-20th Century American 1940s Vintage Posters
"Hisco" - Original Vintage 1940s Clothing Swiss Object Poster by Birkhauser
Located in Boston, MA
Hisco is the perfect companion piece to Birkhauser’s Permastyff poster created in the same year
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
World Hunger
By Jean Dominique van Caulaert
Located in New York, NY
exhibited in Belgium in 1916, 1923 and 1924. In the 1930s and 1940s, he created posters for Mistinguett
Category
1960s Contemporary 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Etching
Be A Real Eastern Skier - 1940s Poster
Located in Peekskill, NY
"BE A REAL EASTERN SKIER/ SUPPORT USEASA"
C1940s. 40x26 inches, 101.5 x 66 cm. B+ :Some
creases, abrasions and a minor margin tear or two but
overall presents well and will frame ...
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1940s American Industrial 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"Esther Williams" Us Special Poster, 1940s, Film, Movie, Personality
Located in Bath, Somerset
rolled (unframed).
Year 1940s
Poster Type US Special
Style -
Art By
Rolled/folded/other rolled
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20th Century American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
1940
s Ornamental Grasses Educational Poster
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Ornamental Grasses Educational Poster
1940’s Ornamental Grasses Educational Poster. Early
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1940s Czech 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940
s Framed "Our America" Educational Poster by Coca Cola
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
This is a poster from a series produced by Coca Cola during World War 2. The master image in the
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
1940s Kolynos Toothpaste Advertisement Poster
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Kolynos toothpaste advertisement poster. Printed by Wassermann.
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Ilford Film Advertisement Poster
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Ilford Film advertisement poster. Wrapped in cellophane. Printed by Etienne Bucher.
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1940s "Gay Paree" Burlesque Poster
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage 1940s "Gay Paree" Burlesque Poster.
Recently restored, however some spots are visible
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1940s American Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
U.S. Navy "Navy Day October 27th" Vintage Poster by Matt Murphey, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. battleship is block text reading "Navy Day, October 27th." The poster dates to 1940, shortly
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1940s "Strip Tease Hold-Up" Burlesque Poster
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage 1940s "Strip Tease Hold-Up" Burlesque Poster.
Recently restored, however some spots are
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1940s American Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1940s Travel Advertising Poster - Tasmania The Switzerland Of The South
By Harry Kelly
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Tasmania The Switzerland of the South. Colourful
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1940s Australian 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage 1940s Aid for Britain Propaganda Poster: Don
t Waste Bread
Located in London, GB
Original vintage propaganda poster: While we waste bread...we take a slice off Britain's loaf
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1940s British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original Vintage 1940s World War Two Poster, Britain Is Pledged to Smash Japan
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War II poster: Britain is pledged to smash Japan. Great design on a blue
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1940s British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Marken Müller Advertising Poster for A Swiss Philatelic Store
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1948 Advertising poster for the Swiss philatelic store Marken Müller. Poster is under cellophane.
Category
1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s travel advertising poster by Domergue: Monte Carlo - Flower Girl
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster issued by the Monaco Impremerie Nationale to promote tourism to the
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Rare 1940s propaganda poster by the Motor Industry: WWII - I am the Bomber!
Located in London, GB
Rare original World War 2 propaganda poster issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
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1940s British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Pink Floyd Original Uncut Printer
s Proof Concert Poster, American, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
a travel poster from the 1940s-1950s. Like the Floyd were arriving in San Francisco. I was pleased
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1970s American Post-Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Pink Floyd Original Uncut Printer
s Progressive Proof Concert Poster, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
later said "This was designed to look like a travel poster from the 1940s-1950s. Like the Floyd were
Category
1970s American Post-Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Henri Matisse - Musee d
Art Moderne Ceret 1980 Original Vintage Poster
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Winchester, GB
Depicting Nud Bleu II from the cut-out series from the late 1940s, this gorgeous poster was created
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Six 1940s Satirical Vintage Drawings Posters
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of 6 photolithography posters collection all designed by E. Schoenenberger and published among
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1940s Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"Standard Sports Dimensions" A.G. Spalding
Bros, Vintage Poster, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a poster from the 1940s titled “Standard Sports Dimensions.” Created by A.G. Spalding
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1940s British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Poster Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Poster Full Size bed, Circa 1940s.
Measurements are 56.6
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Mid-20th Century American Federal 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Semi-Poster Twin Size Bedsteads, Circa 1940s,
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Semi-Poster Twin Size Bedsteads.
Measure 81.5" long, 42
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Mid-20th Century American Federal 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany
Amazing Set of 1940s "Constructivist Couture" Folk Art Drawings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of 1940s WPA poster art influence. With wonderful attention to scale and detail complemented by
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Captive Heart Original Premiere Uk Film Poster, John Bainbridge, 1946
By John Bainbridge
Located in Bath, Somerset
Exceedingly rare vintage UK quad film premiere poster for Ealing’s 1940s war drama The Captive
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20th Century British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original WW2 Poster Join QARANC – Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Located in London, GB
after the Army
Lithographic poster c. 1940s
38x25cm
Printed for HMSO by Fosh & Kosh Limited, London and
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1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original WW2 vintage poster
Here
s How to Head Off Runaway Prices" on linen
Located in Spokane, WA
Original 1940s WWII Vintage Poster — “Here’s How to Head Off Runaway Prices” — OWI for Office of
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1940s American Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Offset
Cadaqués Poster by Josep Morell, 1940s
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Advertising poster of the Spanish tourism office during Franco's dictatorship by Josep Morell
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1940s Spanish Folk Art 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"Navy Day / October 27" Vintage WWII Poster by John Falter, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Philip Falter and was published in 1940s by the Office of War Information.
The poster features a dynamic
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Arizona travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in the 1940s. A
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Skiing Poster "Mont Soleil Ecole Suisse De Ski (Swiss Ski School)"
By Henry Sandoz
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for Mont Soleil, Ecole Suisse de Ski (Swiss ski school). Bright and
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1940s Swiss 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1940s World War Two Poster Freedom Shall Prevail Allies Victory V Flags
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Freedom Shall Prevail! - featuring flags of the
Category
1940s British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Yale Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Wilton, CT
A great example of a felt Yale banner, circa 1940s. Color still well in tact as is the sewn
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Felt
Spain Tourism Original Vintage Poster Flamenco Dancers, 1941
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A beautiful 1940s tourism poster advertising Spain, this poster features traditional Flamenco
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1940s French International Style 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Anatomic Chart of Adult Human Skeletal System
Located in New Windsor, NY
Biology teaching aid anatomic chart of Adult Human Skeletal System, circa late 1940s. Framed and
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1940s American Schoolhouse 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Art Deco Original Vintage French Lithograph Poster,
SUD
by Bellenger, 1940
By Jacques-Pierre Bellenger
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Art Deco original vintage French lithograph poster, 'SUD' by Bellenger, 1940
A charming poster
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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Pink Floyd Original Uncut Printer
s Proof Concert Poster by Randy Tuten, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
a travel poster from the 1940s-1950s. Like the Floyd were arriving in San Francisco. I was pleased
Category
1970s American Post-Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Original UK Poster World War 2 Rags are needed... Mount Evans
By Reginald Mount
Located in London, GB
Mount Evans
Rags are needed to make...
Original poster early 1940s
Printed for HMSO
Signed (in
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Vintage Framed Poster of Man Smoking Made in Spain, 1940s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, framed, vintage Art Deco "Smoking" poster, printed in Spain
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1940s Spanish Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Up for sale is a pretty nice vintage 4 poster pineapple full size bed made by B. F. Huntley
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Maple, Pine
American 1940s Solid Mahogany 4 Poster Bed with Italian Hand Painted Canopy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American 1940s solid mahogany 4 poster bed, with 19th century Italian canopy. It needs a custom
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Mid-20th Century American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
1940s Mahogany Bobbing Semi Post Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Solid Mahogany Bobbing Semi Posters Full Size Bed Frame on original wheels. Wheels are
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Mid-20th Century North American Federal 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Mahogany
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Original Official Secrets Act Original WW2 Poster c.1940 British
Located in London, GB
.1940s)
18 x 51 cm
Poster
Printed for the HM Stationery Office by Gothic Press, London
Category
1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Mightier Yet original c. 1939 World War 2 UK Vintage warship propaganda poster
Located in London, GB
.
'Mightier Yet'
Original Vintage Poster, c. 1940s
76x51 cm
Printed for HMSO by Fosh & Cross
Produced to
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1940s Photorealist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
1955 Original Poster by Hervé Baille for the French Riviera - Côte d
Azur - SNCF
By Hervé Baille
Located in PARIS, FR
airline posters in the 1940s.
This poster was intended to promote the French Riviera region which is
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1950s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Bendell-Bayly Mosquito Fighter Bomber c. 1940 Design for World War 2 poster WW2
By Ernest Bendell-Bayly
Located in London, GB
Ernest Bendell-Bayly
Mosquito Fighter Bomber
Oil on paper laid on board
Design for poster c. 1940s
Category
1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Oil
Original 1940
s Chinese Propaganda Poster by Kwangchou
Located in Montreal, QU
The history of every country can clearly be seen through its posters. Nowhere is this truer than in
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1940s Chinese 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen, Ink
1940
s Santa Fe Railway Travel Posters, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
travel destinations in these striking original vintage posters. Created in the 1940s and early 1950s as
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Paint
Cowboy - Original Vintage Poster from the 1940
s
Located in Stamford, CT
This vividly colorful original vintage Cowboy poster dates from the 1940's. The unknown artist
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Three 1940s Movie Theater Posters
Located in Essex, MA
Three 1940s movie theater lobby posters advertising Hollywood movies featuring a number of well
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
"Adventure in Diamonds" 1940 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940 U.S. one sheet poster for. Very good condition, folded with tape stain in middle of
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Christmas in July 1940 U.S. Window Card Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940 U.S. window card poster for the film Christmas in July directed by Preston Sturges
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Pates Doria, stone lithograph poster, c.1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
This 40's Swiss poster by Jacomo cleverly depicts the egg pasta of Pates Doria.
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1940s Swiss 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Stone
Original Swiss Equestrian Competition Poster, circa 1940s
Located in Essex, MA
An original Swiss lithograph poster by Iwan E Hugentobler advertising an equestrian sporting event
Category
1940s Swiss 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original 1940s BOAC South Africa Airline Travel Poster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful original travel poster for BOAC: "Travel to South Africa" by E. O. Seymour. Vivid color
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1940s British 1940s Vintage Posters
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1940S Vintage Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1940s vintage posters for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s vintage posters — often made from paper, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. 1940s vintage posters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s vintage posters made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1940s vintage posters are appealing in their simplicity, but John Gilroy, Tom Purvis and Jean-Gabriel Domergue produced popular 1940s vintage posters that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940S Vintage Posters?
Prices for 1940s vintage posters start at $91 and top out at $31,080 with the average selling for $1,328.
Questions About 1940s Vintage Posters
- What is a vintage poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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