The Blind Trail!
Printer
Mather Chicago
Date1926
MediumLithograph
Dimensions46 1/2 x 35 1/4 in. (118.1 x 89.5 cm)
ClassificationsPoster
Credit LinePoster House Permanent Collection
Object numberPH.353
DescriptionThis is of the famous work-incentive posters produced by Mather & Company of Chicago between 1923 and 1929. The company was owned by Chicago entrepreneur Seth Seiders, who ultimately sold subscriptions to his poster series (ultimately comprising around 350 different compositions) to factory owners. Like this one, these images, created by various commercial artists, were typically colorful and featured a single, figurative image and a three-part motivational message. Such maxims and platitudes reflected the latest in management theory and were intended to increase productivity and reduce turnover during a period of high employment. This particular poster by an unknown artist references a popular silent Western that appeared the same year, also called The Blind Trail.On View
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