Artist: Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904–2000)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Signature: Signed and dated lower right
Dimensions: 21.5in. h x 15in. w
Description:
The billboard rendered by Carter is advertising the 13th National American Legion Convention (1931) in Detroit, Michigan. The triple heads featured on the billboard represent the convention's commemorative advertising medal presented to convention attendees. The gas pump is from SOCONY Motor Gasoline (Standard Oil Company of New York, precursor of Mobil).
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