This is an original 1942 World War II Era black and white print ad for The National Shawmut Bank in Boston, Massachusetts. This particular ad features an image by Irwin Smith of the fable of Aesop "The Man and the Satyr."
CONDITION
This 69+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 13.5 inches; 26 x 34 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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 Smith, Irwin. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.
Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, banking, Federal Deposti Insurance , William Heineman, V. S. Vernon Jones
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