1959 Indians of North America
DESCRIPTION
This poster presents a romanticized but artistically rich depiction of Indigenous life across different North American tribes. Featuring portraits of notable figures like Sitting Bull and Chief Joseph, along with scenes of buffalo hunting, daily life, and ceremonial dress, it reflects both educational intent and the mid-century lens on Native American history.
These richly illustrated "educational posters" were published around 1959 as part of a celebrated series of classroom wall charts designed to make learning visual, engaging, and accessible to students across America. Typically found in schools, mounted on classroom walls and used as teaching aids, each poster in the series explored a different theme, ranging from space exploration, means of transportation, military history, indigenous cultures, and the natural world. The images were rendered in a unique artistic style, often blending realism with imaginative detail to spark curiosity in young learners.
CONDITION
1200 W. 35th Street #425 Chicago, IL 60609 | P: (312) 496 - 3622