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See this incredible, 100% authentic set of two antique "yard-long" advertising panels from the famous Pompeian Company cosmetics campaign.
Illustrated by renowned early 20th-century artist Gene Pressler, these stunning 1920s Art Deco promotional lithographs feature fully intact reverse sides (versos), serving as the ultimate proof of their century-old authenticity!
The Two Panels Included!!!!
****1. 1921 Marguerite Clark Panel ("Absence Cannot Hearts Divide")
The History: Features legendary silent film star Marguerite Clark—one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1910s and 20s.
The Picture: Depicts Clark in a delicate pink dress under a moonlit sky holding a love letter.
Collector's Detail: Includes the original printed facsimile signature, "Sincerely, Marguerite Clark," designed to give fans a piece of star memorabilia.
****2. 1922 "Honeymooning in Venice" Panel
The Picture: Widely considered Pompeian’s most romantic and visually stunning release. (Features a stylish 1920s couple in a gondola on a deep blue, moonlit Venetian canal.)
The Poetry: Printed with a poignant romantic poem by 19th-century artist William Wetmore Story.
Historical Significance: In 1922, Pompeian advertised this as "the most beautiful and expensive panel we have ever offered."
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Guaranteed 100% Original (Not Reprints): Both panels feature the incredibly rare, fully intact dense text layouts and product catalogs on the back (detailing Pompeian Massage Cream, Bloom, and original 10-cent mail-away ordering info).
Perfect for framing, vintage advertising enthusiasts, or silent movie memorabilia collectors.
Packaged with extreme care to ensure safe transit!!!!