Washington, Pennsylvania Railroad
c. 1935
Step aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1930s with this glamorous travel poster by Edward Mason Eggleston. A stylishly dressed woman, clutching her coat and a good book, gazes up at the iconic skyline of Washington D.C., complete with the Capitol Building and the White House. Created during the golden age of rail travel, this Art Deco masterpiece sold the romance of the journey just as much as the destination. It perfectly captures the optimism and elegance of pre-war American travel, making you want to pack your vintage suitcase and hop on the next train to the 'City Beautiful'.
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