This advertising print for "Sportsman Grooming Essentials" is a print from 1955.  It features a Basset Hound being walked by his dapper owner and is advertising shaving/afershave/cologne for men.  The print itself is 10.25" Wx13.5"H.  It does have a small piece missing from top left hand corner but otherwise the print is in excellent condition. 

Vintage advertisements are masterpieces of professional persuasion from Madison Avenue. These retro works of art employed the finest illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, copy writers and celebrities of their day. They are ephemeral reminders of the products of days past – some that are still marketed today, others that are curious historical artifacts, and still others that are quite humorous.

Vintage ads make beautiful, authentic framed art. Given as gifts, they can make a truly personal connection to a hometown, career, hobby, pet, car, etc. Original Vintage Ads also put that finishing touch to any collection.

Donated by The Josephs