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1924 Mather and Company Chicago Work Incentive

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CROWLEY, Aleister (1875–1947). Liber Aleph Vel CXI: The Boo...: CROWLEY, Aleister (1875–1947). Liber Aleph Vel CXI: The Book of Wisdom or Folly… West Point, CA: Thelma Publishing Company [Chicago: The Aries Press (label pasted over imprint)], [1962]. S

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BARCLAY, McClelland. Defend American Freedom / It’: BARCLAY, McClelland. Defend American Freedom / It’s Everybody’s Job. National Association of Manufacturers, ca. 1942. World War II work incentive poster depicts Uncle Sam trading his stars

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America and the Great War for Humanity and Freedom 1917: America and the Great War for Humanity and Freedom by Johnson, Willis Fletcher. Published by J. S. Zeigler Company Chicago, IL. 1917. Presumed 1st edition. Cover has some wear with a couple stains ins

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Civil War Kentucky Battle Field Antique Map: Map of the Battle-field of Perryville, Ky., October 8th 1862. J.B. Work, Chicago, c. 1900. Antique print. 11 1/2" x 9".

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[CIVIL WAR - ILLINOIS]. WOOD, Wales W. (ca 1837-1909).: [CIVIL WAR - ILLINOIS]. WOOD, Wales W. (ca 1837-1909). A History of the Ninety-Fifth Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Chicago: Tribune Company's Book and Job Printing Office, 1865. 8vo. Appendix wi

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Obsolete circa 1970's Metropolitan Sanitary Dist. of greater Chicago Retired Police Badge: Obsolete circa 1970's Metropolitan Sanitary Dist. of greater Chicago Retired Police Badge w/ Wallet, ID (name etc. covered in Photo) and Patrolmen's Association Card ( name etc. Covered in Photo)- as

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World War II Poster," Swing it Brother" Paul Hesse: Dates from 1942 or most likely 1943. Incentive Division, Navy Department S-9-11M. 40"h x 30"w

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3 Obsolete Chicago Hat Badge and Disaster Service American Red Cross Ambulance Driver Badges lot: 3 Obsolete Badges - 1 Chicago Hat Badge and 2 Disaster Service American Red Cross Ambulance Driver Badges, one Badge has damage to the enameling

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Obsolete Circa 1900 Chicago Sanitary District of Chicago Hat Badge: This is an Obsolete Police Badge Circa 1900 - it is a Chicago Sanitary District of Chicago - as is as shown

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Obsolete Circa 1920 Chicago Special Patrolman C. Hanson Police Badge: This is an Obsolete Police Badge Circa 1900 - it is a Chicago Special Patrolman Badge made by C. Hanson of Chicago - as is as shown with some edge denting as shown

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Tippy the Dog and Frog: U. S. Zone Germany - Circa 1948 Both made just after World War II. Both work well. Material: Felt and Tin

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2 Work Books Issued to 2 German Workers in 1937 and 1938 - Some Jewish Company: 2 Work Books Issued to 2 German Workers in 1937 and 1938. Early model workbooks and in one of them we see that he worked for a Jewish Company in Berlin. Many entries.

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[CIVIL WAR]. The Battle of Gettysburg. A group of 6 works in 7 volumes. : [CIVIL WAR]. The Battle of Gettysburg. A group of 6 works in 7 volumes. PICKETT, Lasalle Corbell. The Bugles of Gettysburg. Chicago: Browne & Co., 1913. Front free endpaper possibly signed by the

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1924 Mather and Company Chicago Work Incentive

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Mather & Company, Chicago, Vintage Lithographic Poster 1924, Titled: LISTEN! OPEN THE DOOR YOURSELF
The punch line: Opportunity is Knocking, Donâ€™t let â€œknockersâ€ make so much noise you canâ€™t hear the real KNOCK! The CALL is for YOU
A rare and wonderful Mather Work Incentive poster with a prominent theme. From 1923-1929, the Mather Company produced a series that owner Charles Mather deemed "Constructive Organization Posters." They have since come to be known as the Mather Work Incentive Posters. "Aimed at improving the work practices of employees in industry and commerce" in the boom times following the First World War, Mather combined striking graphics, direct messages and superb lithography to create "one of the most outstanding continuous series of graphically significant posters ever produced in America." (FAMLI).Professionally gilt framed this original period poster is ready to hang and enjoy and would make an impressive addition to any fine household or collection.
DETAILS
- TITLE: LISTEN! OPEN THE DOOR YOURSELF
- AGE: Circa 1924
- PRINTER: Mather & Co, Chicago,
- SIZE: 36-3/8 x 48 in./ 92.4 x 122 cm. (artwork) / 38-3/4" x 50-1/2" x 1" (framed) .
- CONDITION: A-: small repaired tear at margin, creases in image, light fame wear.

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1924 Mather and Company Chicago Work Incentive

Name: 1924 Mather and Company Chicago Work Incentive
SKU: 58433680
Price: 2063 USD
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