Matson Line vintage advertisement featuring a woman holding a map of Oahu in Hawaii standing in front of white signs pointing direction to various cities in Oahu. The woman is wearing dark red pants and a cream top with a yellow flower lei. Photograph by Edward Steichen.
Crossroads, Matson Lines Advertisement, 1940
Crossroads, Matson Lines Advertisement, 1940

Crossroads, Matson Lines Advertisement, 1940

Vendor
Photographer: Edward Steichen
Regular price
$45.00
Sale price
$45.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Quantity must be 1 or more

Photograph, taken by Edward Steichen, this advertisement utilizes visual storytelling to convey the idea of Hawaii as a crossroads of culture, adventure, and relaxation. The woman standing at a directional signpost adorned with a lei, holding a map of Oahu, suggests choices and possibilities, inviting travelers to embark on a journey to the islands. Steichen, a celebrated photographer known for his work in fashion and portraiture, was commissioned by Matson Lines to create images that conveyed the glamour and appeal of ocean travel to Hawaii.

Print Types

 

Enhanced Matte


Artwork prints onto a premium, bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image.


Canvas Wrap White Sides


Artwork prints onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang.

 

Rolled Canvas

Artwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.

 

All prints require 7 - 14 business days to print, assemble, and package your order prior to shipping. Everything is printed and manufactured "on demand".