Advertising Poster, Expo '74 World's Fair Postage Stamps, "Celebrating Tomorrow's Fresh New Environment," 1974

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Artifact Overview

In preparation to host the 1974 World's Fair, the city of Spokane, Washington, reclaimed 100 acres of commercial and industrial land along its riverfront. Colorful counter-culture artwork by Peter Max, commissioned by the U.S. Postal service in honor of Expo '74, complemented Spokane's bold vision for its "fresh new environment."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1974

Subject Date

1974

Creator Notes

Poster design by Peter Max for the United States Postal Service. Printed by the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.564

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 40 in
Width: 30 in

Inscriptions

Printed upper left corner: Celebrating / Tomorrow's / Fresh New / Environment / Expo 74 World's Fair / Spokane, Washington Printed at bottom of postage stamp design on upper right corner : EXPO '74 U.S. 10c / PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT