A detail from a turn of the 20th century illustration by Edward Penfield (1866-1925) considered by many to be the father of the American poster. Featuring a young woman hiring/buying beach ware. Originally a cover to Harper’s Magazine, the oldest general-interest monthly in America.


Adapted from a public domain image, the original usage can be read in the main caption. However, by removing captions and other texts, the subject lends itself to a plethora of other uses.


Size: 3900px × 5105px
Location: United States of America
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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