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Douglas Russell

Welcome to the world of Collecting Vintage Advertising Art. This is an exciting field for the collector and offers fascinating study for anyone interested in art history and design. My focus will be primarily upon paper advertising collectibles that feature distinctive artwork and design from the latter 1800s to the outbreak of World War II. Special attention will be given to posters, signs, postcards, trade cards, magazines and labels, but other collecting areas will also be covered. I hope my articles will be informative for not only the collector but also the general reader.

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Vintage Advertising Art

Jun 1, 2002

A New Age

Alphonse Mucha and Art Nouveau.

May 1, 2002

A Changing of the Guard

An Englishman, a German, a Christy Girl, a Gibson Girl, "I Want You," a young fellow from Pennsylvania and someone named Rockwell.

Apr 1, 2002

A steady glow and a burst of light

Two poster artists from Boston.

Mar 1, 2002

The American Scene

The development of poster art in the United States.

Feb 1, 2002

All the world's a stage

Dudley Hardy, Gaiety Girls and the English theater.

Jan 18, 2002

Simplicity

Poster art in England at the end of the 19th century.

Jan 4, 2002

The Black Cat and More

A consideration of a few more prominent European poster artists at the turn of the century.

Dec 21, 2001

Despair amidst gaiety

An examination of the poster art of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Dec 7, 2001

The Little Giant

Ladies and gentlemen -- appearing now on the main stage is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, celebrated poster artist.

Nov 23, 2001

Father of the Poster -- Part II

A look at Jules Cheret's happy "Cherettes" and their place in the history of poster art.

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