Cuber, The Perfection Form Company vintage literary poster 1970 | Happiest Kid Finds

Cuber, The Perfection Form Company vintage literary poster

Heading into the post Mid-Century Modern era, the design is a remnant of that time - minimalist in form and color palette of black, raspberry-red, brown, and off-white. At first glance it looks like a reclined silhouette holding a cigar; now look again, and a defined angular lower half of a man's face (resembling Fidel Castro) appears holding the cigar between his lips. The off-white block letters that spell out Cuber, hold up the form as it balances on the center letter "b". 

The clever word-play and design offer a subtle level of sophistication worthy of a spot in your study or office. Don't miss out on this find! 

POSTER DETAILS
Published by: The Perfection Form Company - Specialists in educational aids since 1926, Logan, IA
Date: 1970
Dimensions:; 17 3/4" x 22 1/2"
Medium: Lithograph on paper
Format: Vertical
Condition: Fair to good. Tears along the left side - larger tear at the center of the bottom margin; creases in the image. Edge wear and minor discoloration at the upper left side. Red ink stamp, and black marker and ink notations on the back of the bottom left corner. 

Amidst big blocks of color and form, more meaning is introduced with a cinquain by Craig Davis:

"Only

Ninety skyjack

Miles from Florider,

Your missiles and your big cigars

Taunt us"

And a cinquain "relates the feel of things and circumstance."

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