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Stetson Advertising Poster "The Last Drop from his Stetson" Circa 1920's

Creator: Lon Megargee
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
The artist who created this illustration was Lon Megargee, who designed western images for periodicals, pulp magazines, and other printed journals, romancing images of the West.

This is his most famous commercial illustration, having been commissioned by the Stetson Hat Company in the 1920's to produce "The Last Drop From His Stetson". It became one of the most iconic brands in the world, and is still being used today in the lining of many Stetson western hats and on the covers of Stetson hat boxes.
Lon Megargee was born in Philadelphia in 1883 but upon the death of his father in 1896 at the age of 13 he moved to Arizona. A young cowboy, he stayed in that profession until 1909 when he reinvented himself and started painting. He died in Sedona in 1960 at the age of 77.

This poster is from the 1920-1930 and is mounted in a beautiful 2-3/4" oak frame which is 28-3/8" wide x 36-1/2" high.

There are many reproductions of this image. This happens to be original.
The actual image is 23-1/4" wide x 31-1/4" high.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Paper in Wood Frame.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1940's.
Styles / Movements:	Color
Incollect Reference #:	125201

Dimensions

W.	23.25 in;	H.	31.25 in;
W.	59.06 cm;	H.	79.38 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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