1942 Coca-Cola “Our America: Electricity No. 2 – Transmission of Electrical Power” Poster

Original Our America educational poster, “Electricity – Chart for Second Week: Transmission of Electrical Power,” produced by The Coca-Cola Company in 1942 and distributed by local bottlers for classroom and civic use.This vibrant lithograph illustrates America’s expanding electrical infrastructure in the early 20th century — from telegraph and Atlantic cable to modern power lines, transformers, and electric trains. Richly detailed artwork captures the optimism of the era’s industrial and technological progress.

Copyright MCMXLII (1942) – The Coca-Cola Company. Litho in U.S.A. Measures approx. 22 x 34 in.Condition: Very good vintage condition, with expected age toning, light edge wear, and a central fold line. Bright, saturated colors with strong detail.Part of Coca-Cola’s celebrated Our America patriotic education series created during WWII to promote American ingenuity and progress.

A rare and collectible piece of midcentury industrial design and advertising history.

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