EVENT COLLATERAL
Hey hey, it s another Throwback Thursday, and this month, we ve dug through the Library of Congress archives for some gorgeous retro promotional exhibit posters, some from as far back as 1878 all the way up to the mid 1940 s. We think you ll love these as much as we do.
1878 Balloon Rides
This poster advertises the bird s eye view from the basket of a balloon at the 1878 World Fair in Paris.
1895 Lithography Centennial
A French exhibition celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the invention of lithography.
1919 Canadian Victory!
As WWI ground to a close, Canada celebrated their win with a victory fair that was uncommonly picturesque, inspiring and colorful .
1939 Worlds Fair
Holy pre-internet logistical nightmare, Batman! Look at this doozy: event planners for the 1939 New York World Fair had to round up 10,000 people willing to open up their homes to expo visitors.
1939 Police & Firemen
Another one from 1939, the Chicago, IL Police and Firemen Exhibit.
1940 Sioux City Camera Club
Wouldn t you love to see those photographs? The Sioux City Camera Club held their 3rd annual exhibition right at the start of WWII. And wouldn t you know it? The SCCC is still around today.
