Doris Lee Arbor Day Maxwell House Coffee Ad 1940s Vintage Magazine Print Art For Sale

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Doris Lee Arbor Day Maxwell House Coffee Ad 1940s Vintage Magazine Print Art:
$18.99

This captivating vintage magazine print features an iconic Maxwell House Coffee advertisement titled \"Spring in the Country,\" showcasing an \"Arbor Day\" scene. The beautiful illustration, attributed to the renowned artist Doris Lee, a Logan Gold Medal winner, depicts a lively rural schoolhouse setting with children, adults, and animals, reflecting an idealized \"American Scene.\" Lee\'s distinctive style, known for its charm and narrative quality, makes this piece a notable example of mid-century commercial art.The advertisement is rich in historical context, promoting Maxwell House Coffee with its famous slogan, \"Good to the Last Drop!\" It also includes a fascinating reference to \"Maxwell House Coffee Time...starring George Burns & Gracie Allen, NBC, Thurs. night,\" indicating its origin likely in the 1940s or early 1950s during the golden age of radio or early television. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into American advertising, popular culture, and artistic trends of the era, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of vintage ads, ephemera, or fans of Doris Lee\'s work. It\'s a testament to a bygone era of classic American marketing and artistry.