1986 Soviet Union Perestroika Poster “Our Strength Is In Adversity”

Description: Estate Find1986Soviet UnionPerestroika PosterWe offer an unframed Soviet Union political poster of the Perestroika era of 1985-1991 when newly elected Gorbachov ushered in an era of openess (glasnost) to spur the Soviet economy with market based incentives and the promotion of world peace. By 1991, the failure of his economic plan was complete with the collapse of the Soviet Union.Our poster's title roughly translates "Our Strength Is In Adversity". The poster features bold graphic design in shades of red. Flag carrying citizens parade across a bridge, superimposed by three upraised arms, one holding a red Soviet flag with a yellow hammer and sickle.The printer's information is found on the lower left corner which shows the copyright for 1986. The rolled poster is unframed and printed on medium weight , not heavy, paper. The poster measures 38" in height and 25 1/2" in width. There is minor creasing at the top edge and slight bumps to the side edges. Each corner has two small evenly spaced holes from a staple. Overall the printed poster is in very good vintage condition. ProvenanceJoAnn Ruth CarpenterJoAnn Ruth Carpenter, nee Brenner (1932-2016) was an educator, painter and thespian in Corpus Christi, Texas. Her father Henry Brenner (1903-1987) was a partner with his siblings in the San Antonio store chain Solo Serve founded by her grandfather Isidore Brenner (1874-1952) in 1919. The first store was located at 114 Soledad St. one block from the famous San Antonio Riverwalk.Her aunt Anita Brenner (1905-1974) was a noted journalist who established an international reputation for bringing the artists of the Mexican Renaissance, including Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Jose Clemente Orozco, to the New York art scene.

Price: 650 USD

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

End Time: 2024-01-01T22:56:15.000Z

Shipping Cost: 32.5 USD