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1920s USA humour jelke good luck fat starvation
1920s
USA
humour jelke good luck fat starvation
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 7069355
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Adverti Advertisements Advertising Adverts American Humor Nineteen Twenties Slimming Obese Obesity Over Weight Twentieth Century Weight Loss
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our vintage 1920s USA Humor Metal Print featuring the iconic Jelke Good Luck Fat Starvation image from The Advertising Archives. This unique and intriguing piece of advertising history is now available as a high-quality metal print, adding a touch of nostalgia and charm to any room. The bold design, with its humorous take on good luck and fortune, is sure to be a conversation starter. Made from durable aluminum, this metal print is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean, ensuring it will last for years to come. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our 1920s USA Humor Metal Print.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Advertising Archives takes us back to the vibrant and roaring 1920s in the United States. With a touch of humor, it captures an era when weight loss was not only a personal goal but also a societal obsession. The image showcases an advertisement that cleverly combines American humor with the desire for good luck and slimming down. In this intriguing piece, we see an overweight individual surrounded by various symbols of luck, including four-leaf clovers and horseshoes. The juxtaposition between obesity and fortune is both amusing and thought-provoking, reflecting society's preoccupation with appearance during that time. The photograph serves as a reminder of how attitudes towards body image have evolved over the past century. It highlights the cultural pressure placed on individuals to conform to certain beauty standards even in an era known for its celebration of diversity and self-expression. As we gaze upon this vintage ad, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how advertising played a significant role in shaping public perceptions about weight loss. It reminds us that while our understanding of health has progressed, many challenges surrounding body positivity still persist today. Overall, this evocative print from The Advertising Archives offers us a glimpse into America's humorous yet complex relationship with weight loss during the 1920s – an era marked by changing social norms and evolving ideals of beauty.
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