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At home and abroad they use Wells Fargo checks

Poster
1917 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Colour lithograph depicting a sailor and soldier conversing, with Parisian landmarks (Tour Eiffel and Notre Dame) in the background. Lettered across the top of the poster are the words 'At home and abroad they use Wells Fargo checks'. 'Paris, Liverpool, London' is lettered across the bottom.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleAt home and abroad they use Wells Fargo checks (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Colour lithograph
Brief description
Poster advertising Wells Fargo financial services. United States, ca. 1917.
Physical description
Colour lithograph depicting a sailor and soldier conversing, with Parisian landmarks (Tour Eiffel and Notre Dame) in the background. Lettered across the top of the poster are the words 'At home and abroad they use Wells Fargo checks'. 'Paris, Liverpool, London' is lettered across the bottom.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.5in
  • Width: 52.5in
Credit line
Presented by the Underground Electric Railways Company
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.131-1918

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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