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Halfsheet Pan Am vintage
Pan Am (Pan American Airways) advertisement from the late 1960s or early 1970s. The illustration features the airline's iconic blue globe logo, often called the "Blue Meatball," and the headline "Do your famous disappearing act.".
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Illustrator: The artwork in the ad was created by the cartoonist Henry "Hank" Syverson. He produced a series of whimsical illustrations for Pan Am's advertising materials during this era.
Campaign Context: The ad campaign was used to promote travel and was part of a larger effort tied to the airline's promotional album and slogan, The Name of the Game Is Go. The "disappearing act" refers to the ease and desire to travel away from everyday life via Pan Am flights.
Format: This specific image appears to be from an offset lithograph poster or a print advertisement in a magazine.
Historical Significance: These ads are considered a cultural icon of the 20th century, representing the height of the jet era when air travel was a symbol of glamour and status. |
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