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Poster, American Airlines to Mexico
This is a Poster. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer and made for (as the client) American Airlines. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is offset lithograph on paper, lined. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.
Designer E. McKnight Kauffer produced a series of posters for American Airlines in the 1940s after returning to live in the United States, many of which reflect his modern and symbolic approach to design. Although this poster emphasizes the sunny destination of Mexico rather than the experience of flying, the form of the figure in his sombrero subtly approximates an airplane, reminding travelers to choose American Airlines.
This object was
donated by
Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer.
It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.
Its dimensions are
107.1 × 81.3 cm (42 3/16 in. × 32 in.)
It is signed
Printed in script in brown ink, lower right: E.McKnight Kauffer
It is inscribed
Printed in black ink, lower left: LITHOGRAPHED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Cite this object as
Poster, American Airlines to Mexico; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); Client: American Airlines (United States); USA; offset lithograph on paper, lined; 107.1 × 81.3 cm (42 3/16 in. × 32 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-137
