Bidspirit auction | 1952 Chicago International Live Stock

1952 Chicago International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show Poster by Norman Tolson - This is an original mid-century advertising poster for the 1952 International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show, held at the Union Stock Yard in Chicago. The poster features a stylized graphic illustration by artist Norman Tolson, whose signature is printed as TolsoN above the building graphic. The artwork depicts a man in yellow overalls riding a large black horse positioned in front of a yellow flag featuring a bull silhouette. The background illustrates the International Amphitheatre building against a blue field. The poster includes bold typography with the header CHICAGO in orange outlined letters. The central text identifies the event as the International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show Union Stock Yard. The dates are listed as Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 1952, with a footer instruction to TRAVEL BY TRAIN. The poster is printed on heavy paper or thin cardstock. Height: 22 inches Width: 14 inches. Pickup is Tuesday, August 25, from Noon to 7 pm at the home in Marion, OH or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $10 fee to bring this lot back to our warehouse in Lancaster, OH for shipping or alternative pickup. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. No sales tax on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. Pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund.