✨ Vintage Americana ✨
Richfield Oil Company Aviation Prints | 1941
Three booklets (two are the same) and 24- 4” x 5” ish prints
A striking slice of wartime history, these vintage advertising prints were issued by the Richfield Oil Company in 1941 and feature detailed aircraft artwork by renowned artist Charles Rosner. Originally distributed at Richfield service stations, these prints blended patriotism, aviation, and classic American design during the early years of World War II.
Details & Story
• Issued as part of Richfield’s “Airplanes” Series 1 & 2
• A total of 24 different aircraft across both sets
• Illustrated by German-American artist Charles Rosner
• Features U.S. and international military aircraft, including iconic planes like the Douglas B-19
• Lithograph prints with aircraft names, manufacturers, and insignia on the front
These prints were created as promotional keepsakes, but today they stand as collectible pieces of aviation history and petroliana, admired for their bold color, period typography, and historical significance.
Perfect for:
• Aviation and WWII history enthusiasts
• Vintage advertising collectors
• Office, studio, or library wall décor
• Thoughtful gifts with historical weight
A timeless reminder of an era when optimism, industry, and imagination took flight.
✈️ Available now at Let’s Wander More.
✨ Vintage Americana ✨
Richfield Oil Company Aviation Prints | 1941
Three booklets (two are the same) and 24- 4” x 5” ish prints
A striking slice of wartime history, these vintage advertising prints were issued by the Richfield Oil Company in 1941 and feature detailed aircraft artwork by renowned artist Charles Rosner. Originally distributed at Richfield service stations, these prints blended patriotism, aviation, and classic American design during the early years of World War II.
Details & Story
• Issued as part of Richfield’s “Airplanes” Series 1 & 2
• A total of 24 different aircraft across both sets
• Illustrated by German-American artist Charles Rosner
• Features U.S. and international military aircraft, including iconic planes like the Douglas B-19
• Lithograph prints with aircraft names, manufacturers, and insignia on the front
These prints were created as promotional keepsakes, but today they stand as collectible pieces of aviation history and petroliana, admired for their bold color, period typography, and historical significance.
Perfect for:
• Aviation and WWII history enthusiasts
• Vintage advertising collectors
• Office, studio, or library wall décor
• Thoughtful gifts with historical weight
A timeless reminder of an era when optimism, industry, and imagination took flight.
✈️ Available now at Let’s Wander More.