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Original vintage 1943 Dr Pepper advertising calendar top featuring classic pin-up artwork by renowned illustrator Earl Moran.
This striking piece features a glamorous blonde woman with an early Dr Pepper bottle and the classic “Drink Dr. Pepper – Good For Life!” logo, along with the advertising slogan “BLACKOUT FOR FATIGUE.” The artwork is signed EARL MORAN within the image.
Measures approximately 19.75" x 13.5".
PLEASE NOTE: This is the upper advertising portion of an original 1943 Dr Pepper calendar. The lower calendar section has been cut/removed and is not present. The desirable illustrated advertising portion remains intact, including the Earl Moran artwork, signature, Dr Pepper bottle, logo and slogan.
The piece retains its original metal strip and hanging tab along the top.
Shows age-related wear including edge wear, creasing/bending and other signs of age and storage. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
PROVENANCE: This piece comes from the collection of LeRoy Darwin, who personally knew Earl Moran and accumulated an extensive collection of Moran artwork, photographs, correspondence and personal material. A photograph of Earl Moran's driver's license may be shown with this listing solely as additional documentation of the Moran material and provenance represented in the Darwin collection. The driver's license/photo shown for provenance is NOT included with this purchase.
A scarce piece of original Dr Pepper advertising and Earl Moran pin-up artwork, with wonderful crossover appeal for collectors of vintage soda advertising, pin-up art and Golden Age illustration.
We have additional Earl Moran and vintage pin-up material from the LeRoy Darwin collection available separately. Please see our other listings. We are happy to combine shipping when practical.
