Advertising Poster, "Racing Days are Here Again, Time for Sterling Beer," 1968

Summary

Bobby Unser earned the first of his three checkered flags at the Indianapolis 500 in 1968. Sterling Beer of Evansville, Indiana, celebrated his victory with this colorful advertising poster. It is part of a large archival donation from Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford, and it helps document Unser's long and successful career.

Bobby Unser earned the first of his three checkered flags at the Indianapolis 500 in 1968. Sterling Beer of Evansville, Indiana, celebrated his victory with this colorful advertising poster. It is part of a large archival donation from Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford, and it helps document Unser's long and successful career.

Artifact

Poster

Subject Date

1968

Creators

Elliott, J. Herbert 

Creator Notes

Photography by J. Herbert Elliott.

Collection Title

Bobby Unser Papers 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.123.28

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby Unser.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 27.5 in

Width: 34.5 in

Inscriptions

Printed on front: Racing Days Are Here Again / Time for Sterling Beer / 1968 Winner--Bobby Unser / Photo by J. Herbert Elliott

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