The lure of the national parks / Dorothy Waugh. – Antique Print
![The lure of the national parks / Dorothy Waugh., [between 1930 and 1940(?)] — vintage poster](https://images.jameslantos.com/img/5c/5cd6eadac6b8-L.webp)
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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A window into the past: The lure of the national parks / Dorothy Waugh., preserved in this vintage poster. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.
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The lure of the national parks / Dorothy Waugh.
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Horseback riding sets this color poster apart from the many scenic views of the era, and it was produced for the National Park Service's public relations work. Dorothy Waugh's title, *The lure of the national parks*, presents the ride as an invitation to visit the country's protected lands. In the 1930s the Service was working to build public support for its parks, and posters like this were a common way to reach travelers and local audiences. The record dates it only to between 1930 and 1940, so the exact year remains uncertain.
| Created / published | [between 1930 and 1940(?)] |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : color. |
| Genre | Posters American 1930-1940.Prints Color 1930-1940. |
| Notes | Promotional goal: U.S. W39.E8.193-. |
| Subjects | United States.--National Park Service--Public relations--1930-1940. Horseback riding--United States--1930-1940. State parks & reserves--United States--1930-1940. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 3,729 × 4,640 px · prints to 12 × 15 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-221674 |
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