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DAN SMITH (1864-1934) SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION / PHILADELPHIA. 1926. Group of 3 posters. Each approximately 26 3/4x17 3/4 inches, 68x45 cm. Conditions vary, generally B+: tears and creases in margins and image. Historical and patriotic images promoting the exposition celebrating the 150 anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event was Philadelphia's second world's fair, but the city was an obvious choice as host given its prominent role in the events of 1776. The two depictions of Columbia are reminiscent of women drawn by Howard Chandler Christy, yet here they are rendered in an even more sophisticated, winsome and sexy manner. Dan Smith designed at least three posters for this exposition, the third featuring a view of Independence Hall.
