The Air Ship: A Musical Farce Comedy by J.M. Gaites poster – Vintage Poster Wall Art
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Step back in time with The Air Ship: A Musical Farce Comedy by J.M. Gaites poster, a vintage poster rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The Air Ship: A Musical Farce Comedy by J.M. Gaites poster
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Few stage entertainments of the late nineteenth century put flight so squarely at the center of the story as *The Air Ship*, a musical farce comedy whose poster credits J.M. Gaites. Its premise tapped into the public fascination with balloons and the dream of steering through the sky, a theme that had moved from scientific journals into popular theater. Posters like this one were printed in bold colors to catch the eye of passersby on busy streets, so they reveal as much about audiences' appetite for spectacle as they do about the show itself.
| Original scan | 1,989 × 2,914 px · prints to 7 × 10 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 2061u |
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