Description: Canadian Pacific Airlines/White Empress Fleet Artist : Anonymous The first known CPR poster was printed in 1883. Since then, thousands of brochures, posters, menus, advertisements and other items have been created to promote travel, immigration and settlement, war efforts, freight traffic and other services provided by the company. In early years, CPR sponsored artists - both well-known and emerging talent - by providing railway passes to take them to scenic locations along the line, and CPR had the option to purchase works produced from these trips. In later years, CPR commissioned artists and even employed full-time graphic artists in the company''s studio in Montreal. According to archival newspapers from the period, on the Empress Fleet ''passengers like the spacious comfort of these three luxury liners, the fine cuisine, the traditionally gracious Canadian Pacific service. They like the ''scenic landscape'' too.'' (Pittsburgh Press, March 23, 1958) $675 Poster measures 28 x 42, is linen backed, and in excellent condition. PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF OUR POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL, NON REPRODUCTION, VINTAGE PIECES.We are happy to ship worldwide and will quote prices for surface, or courrier costs after completion of sale. We will answer any questions, and/or send additional photos upon request. Thanks for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: MCEmp Condition: A Year: 1960s circa Country: Canada Height: 42 in. (106.68 cm) Width: 28 in. (71.12 cm) Title: Orig. Canadian Pacific Poster White Empress Fleet 1960s Style: Vintage Materials: paper, linen

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