Designer: | Alajalov, Constantin (1900-1987) |
Country: | USA |
Decade: | 1940 |
Year: | 1949 |
Dimensions: | 106 x 71.5 cm | 41.73 x 28.15 inches |
Condition: | Very good | | B + |
Linen backed | |
Publisher: | Pan American - Panagra Pan American World Airways |
Category: |
Airline/Aviation Travel |
This is an authentic original vintage airline poster created for Pan American-Grace Airways (Panagra) and Pan American World Airways, promoting their flight network across South America.
The poster prominently features a map of South America, with a series of national coats of arms representing various countries and destinations served by the airline, including Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Panama. The airline’s network is symbolized by a star-shaped design with interconnected lines leading to the respective countries’ emblems. Surrounding the map, silhouettes of airplanes in flight create a dynamic border, emphasizing the theme of travel and aviation.
Pan American-Grace Airways (Panagra) was established in 1928 as a joint venture between Pan American World Airways and the Grace Shipping Company, making significant contributions to early air travel across South America. The airline merged with Braniff International Airways in 1967.
The poster is linen-backed and generally in good condition. There is light toning, overpainting along the margins, and minor restoration to address closed tears.