Shankarlala Dayaram Smoke 111 Three one Ad. poster - Chromolithograph print

Description: An original vintage advertisement poster for Shankar Lal Dayaram’s “111” brand, this piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early Indian advertising and the country’s evolving commercial print culture. Dating to the pre-Independence era, the advertisement is particularly interesting for its use of the period term “Biries”, an older spelling used for bidis, or country cigarettes. With its distinctive typography and period design, the poster captures a small but intriguing fragment of India’s everyday commercial history. Want to know more about the history behind this advertisement and the journey of the “111” brand? Read our article here. Curious about what a Oleograph print is and how a print travels from lithography to Oleograph print? Read our article here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Details: SKUID: PLCS0098 Product Name: Shankarlala Dayaram smoke 111 three one Ad poster Print Type: Oleograph print Dimensions: Frame Size: 28.8” x 20” x .75” Print Size: 24” x 15” weight : 4.6 kgs Age: early 1900s Provenance: Kolkata Frame: Frame is made of wood and would have an acrylic protection in place of glass. P. S. The products we sell are vintage and antiques and hence may have visible scratches and chip offs. We cherish them as they are reminders of the story they have been part of and hence we proudly display them in the product pictures too. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping: We ship all over India. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return Policy: No returns or Exchanges Please do check the dimensions before you buy.