Olympia Beer 1909 Vintage Advertising Poster - Framed Item Description A striking early 20th-century advertising poster for Olympia Beer, circa 1909, professionally framed in a timber frame with decorative gilt inner border. The poster features the iconic Olympia Brewing Company branding and their celebrated slogan "It's the Water" prominently displayed. Specifications Brand: Olympia Brewing Company Origin: Olympia, Washington, USA Era: 1909 (Edwardian period) Poster Type: Lithographic advertising print Frame Material: Timber with gilt decorative moulding Frame Condition: Solid, well-maintained timber frame with traditional joinery Poster Condition: Original period print with characteristic patina consistent with age Design Details The poster showcases a beautifully rendered portrait of a fashionable Edwardian woman wearing an elaborate feathered hat and flowing golden garment with a striking red silk scarf. The composition is oval-framed with ornamental gilt borders featuring scrollwork and decorative flourishes typical of early 1900s commercial art. The colour palette includes rich purples, golds, reds, and cream tones, demonstrating the quality of period lithographic printing techniques. Condition Notes The poster displays authentic ageing consistent with a genuine 1909 original. The paper shows period-appropriate toning and patina. The frame is structurally sound with minor wear to the timber consistent with age. The gilt inner border remains largely intact with expected fading. The overall presentation is museum-quality for a piece of this age and origin. Historical Significance This is a genuine example of early American brewery advertising art from the pre-Prohibition era. Olympia Brewing Company was established in 1896 and became one of the Pacific Northwest's most successful breweries. The "It's the Water" campaign became legendary in brewing history, emphasising the purity of Olympia's water source. Advertising posters from this period are highly sought by collectors of Americana, brewery memorabilia, and vintage commercial art. Provenance Authentic period piece. The poster has been professionally framed to preserve and display this important piece of advertising history. Sold as described. Buyer to inspect prior to bidding. Suitable for display in period interiors, advertising collections, or as a significant example of early 20th-century commercial art.
Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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