Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster, 1844-2012
March 29, 2019 - March 29, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This event occurs weekly,
on Fridays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, Thursday
Location
Elmhurst History Museum
120 E. Park Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60302
Description
The hard-working American political poster first appeared in the 1844 presidential election, and it has attempted to catch both eyes and votes through the use of powerful visual language ever since. This national traveling exhibit showcases a variety of poster styles, design trends, and printing technologies that have been employed to create these powerful campaign messengers over a span of 168 years.ย Sign of the Timesย features 50 colorful, high-quality reproductions of the most exciting and rarely-seen presidential campaign posters in our countryโs history.
Event Cost: Free.ย
Event Times: 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, March 29-April 28.
Additional Information
Website: http://elmhursthistory.org
Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens
Neighborhood: Western Suburbs
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