Vintage 1939 Motivational Poster Ain't It a Grand Capitalist Propaganda Art

Up for sale is an authentic, original vintage industrial motivational poster published in 1939 by the Elliott Service Company of New York. Featuring a striking, vibrant orange-and-black mid-century graphic design, this piece illustrates a cheerful worker stridently carrying a toolbox and singing above the bold caption: "Ain't it a grand and glorious feeling when you know you've done your work well?"

Dimensions: Approximately 17 inches by 22 inches.

Maker / Publisher: Copyright 1939 by Elliott Service Co., Inc., 219 East 44th Street, New York, NY (marked with publication code M 1395 MD 384 in the lower margins).

Condition: Good vintage condition for its age. Shows minor edge wear, handling creases, and light toning typical of authentic vintage paper ephemera. Please review all provided photos for a closer look at the exact condition.

An exceptional piece of pre-WWII corporate and industrial history, perfect for framing in a workshop, office, garage, or modern loft space.

Maker Bio, Historical Information & Interesting Facts

The Elliott Service Company: Founded in the early 20th century, the Elliott Service Company was a pioneer in workplace efficiency and industrial relations. They specialized in producing large, high-impact motivational posters, management information bulletins, and employee-relations displays designed to be hung directly on factory floors, offices, and breakrooms across America.

Historical Context (1939): Posters produced in 1939 capture the tail end of the Great Depression, a critical moment when American manufacturing and industry were rapidly ramping up production and looking to instill strong workplace morale, pride in craftsmanship, and worker solidarity on the eve of World War II.

Catchphrase Origin: The uplifting sentiment "a grand and glorious feeling" heavily mirrors popular early 20th-century American vernacular, aligning closely with the era's optimistic cultural media, including the famous 1929 song "Singin' in the Rain" which popularized the exact phrasing (“What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again”).