Title: Samaritan

"Deux Createurs, Une Oeuvre. En Progrès Constants. La Samaritaine repartit tous ses revenus entre son Personnel et ses Oeuvres sociales: Maternite, colonie de vacances, centre d'apprentissage, maisons de retraite, pouponnieres, maisons de repos, habitations a bon marche, sanatoria." (Two Creators, One Work. In Constant Progress. La Samaritaine distributes all her income between her Staff and her social works: Maternity, vacation camps, learning centers, retirement homes, nurseries, rest homes, cheap accommodation, sanatoria.)

Original vintage poster for Samaritaine department store, a shopping empire founded by Ernest Cognacq and expanded with help from his wife, Louise Cognacq. A year before his death, Ernest opened several institutions intended to give back to the community like a retirement home and nursery. This poster emphasizes these charitable side projects, which continued even after Cognacq's death in 1928.

Artist: Vila

Printer: Draeger

Year: 1929

Condition: Very good

Please note this poster is linen-backed on canvas