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This rich design was part of a group of posters commissioned by the Santa Fe Railway to promote travel to the west. The Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway.
This poster done by an anonymous artist depicts a child writing the railroad company's slogan "Santa Fe All the Way" on the ground with a tree branch. In the far back, a Santa Fe train is driving through the vast plain. As this image appeared in many of the company's advertising materials, it became instantly recognizable to many Americans.
This is an Original Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
Dimensions
18 x 24 in
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Original Santa Fe Rail Poster c1950 All The Way Indian Boy
Estimate US$700 - US$1,000
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US$400
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