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ARTHUR A. JOHNSON (DATES UNKNOWN) HARVESTIME - ALONG THE NORTH SHORE LINE. 1925. 41 3/4x27 1/2 inches, 106x70 cm. Illinois Litho Co., Chicago. Condition A- / B+: repaired tears in image; minor restoration along unobtrusive vertical and horizontal folds. In the 1920s, the Chicago train companies, including the North Shore Line, the South Shore Line and the Chicago Rapid Transit Company "commissioned the city's finest graphic designers to produce advertising posters that encouraged Chicagoans to use rapid transit for more than commuting to work" (www.Chicago-L.org).
Swann Auction GalleriesJohnson, Arthur A. (Illinois 1898- ). 1926. Milwaukee-- By the North Shore Line. Lithograph. Singed on plate l.l. "Arthur A Johnson". Unframed 42" x 28".Condition: In good condition. Some yellowing around the paper. A few marginal tears and edge chips, and a few crease marks from folding. Vibrant color.
Quinn's Auction GalleriesJohnson, Arthur A. (Illinois, 1898- ). 1924. University Campus Lake Forest By the North Shore Line. Lithograph. Signed in plate l.l., "Arthur A Johnson". Unframed. 42" x 28".Condition: Unframed. A few marginal tears and edge chips. Minimal creasing from previous folds. Vibrant color, some yellowing around the edges.
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