‘Christmas 1944’
#Illustration by Peter Helck (1893-1988)
Cover of *Country Gentleman*, December 1944
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‘… It’s a scene of comfortable relaxation and friendly smiles, warmed by the gracious hospitality of your TWA hostess. …’
TWA Trans World Airlines
*Esquire*, December. 1950s.
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In #DECEMBER 1950s
‘The flight before Christmas’
Illustration by Peter Helck (1893-1988)
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Detail.
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In #NOVEMBER 1955
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‘Racer T. R. Little was almost run down on the mile-long trestle. He saved himself by teetering on the edge of the ties’
Illustration by Peter Helck (1893-1988). *True Magazine*, November 1955.
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‘Peter Helck (1893-1988) studied in New York. He was an illustrator who specialised in depicting racing cars. He estimated that he had produced more than 600 sketches, drawings and paintings during his career.’ https://poulwebb.blogspot.com/2021/01/fortune-magazine-part-1.html

#FORTUNE for #SEPTEMBER 1930
#Illustration by Peter Helck (1893-1988 👉ALT)
Cover of *Fortune*, September 1930
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#OTD in 1953
‘Busy Trade and Bustling Traffic call for these 1953 Chevrolet Truck advantages. . .’
Illustration by Peter Helck (1893-1988)
Chevrolet Trucks. January 24, 1953.
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #PeterHelck #trucks #trucking #port #pier