Vintage French Advertising Poster
RARE Late 19th/Early 20th Century

JUST ACQUIRED: One our most extraordinary Vintage Poster Art discoveries

A stunning piece of American History masterpiece Art

While our reputation was built over 35 years in part for vintage movie posters, we have gradually broadened our scope over the past 10–15 years to embrace other visually stunning vintage poster genres, such as antique French advertising, travel, circus, classic sports, music, magic and other themed works.   What you see offered here is one of the most Rare and extraordinary discoveries we encountered in several years.   Simply a breath-taking late 19th/early 20th century masterpiece!

What's truly unique is this is one of the coveted antique French Advertising Posters to promote an American product!  

The blank space on bottom was used to advertise local venues such as fairs and other exhibitions that these Auto Pushball events were being promoted. 

Size:  23.5x31.5"

RARITY:  Based on extensve research this is the Only surviving example of this 125+ year old poster.    * The only other time you will see this online will be small computer generated  Reproductions copied from THIS Original. 

Davis Sewing Machines (Chambrelent, ca.1900s). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. French Advertising Poster (23.5" X 31.5) Advertisement.
Offered here is an original French vintage advertising poster for the Davis Sewing Machine, awarded a medal at the 1889 Lyon Exhibition and celebrated for its innovative vertical drive mechanism. The artwork features a classical female figure beside the machine a common motif used to highlight the model's smooth, snag-free operation. Produced in the late 19th or early 20th century, the poster reflects the prominence of the American company Davis Sewing Machine Company, whose later evolution ultimately led to the formation of the Huffy Corporation.

Condition: Has been professionally linen backed and looks amazing. A restored poster that displays signs of use. May include edge and fold wear, toning, chips, minor staining, ink stamp and unobtrusive smudging. Although backed on linen, no additional restoration has been applied.  And as you can see from the enlargeable image, the poster and particularly the colors are quite impressive without any touch up or repairs. 


Davis Sewing Machine History:

The Davis Sewing Machine Company began in 1868 in Watertown, New York, and moved to Dayton, Ohio, around 1890.

Early Davis sewing machines, known as their "Vertical Feed" machines, did not use the conventional four motion feed, as invented by Allen B. Wilson and used in most other machines. These machines have no feed dogs at all. Instead, they have two presser feet, one of which, along with the needle bar, moves the cloth while the needle is still through the cloth. The other, larger, presser foot is used to hold the cloth stationary while the needle lifts out of the cloth and moves forward to get ready for the next stitch. While Davis called this mechanism their "Vertical Feed", sewing machines with similar mechanisms are now known as "walking foot" machines.

Later Davis machines used a more conventional feed mechanism, with a stationary presser foot and feed dogs. Davis called them "underfeed" machines.

On Oct 18, 1881, Davis Sewing Machine Co., was awarded US Pat. 248,449 for improvements over existing shuttle designs.

Around 1892, Davis started manufacturing bicycles. The Dayton Daily News indicated that the bicycle business was so successful that Davis gradually phased out production of sewing machines. The Huffman Manufacturing Company was formed as a sales outlet for Davis parts.

In 1924, the Davis Company's assets were liquidated. At that time, the company employed 1,800 workers.

French Advertising Poster Art History:

French advertising posters are highly desirable because they combine bold artistic innovation with cultural sophistication, often created by celebrated artists who treated commercial work as fine art rather than mere marketing. Pioneering movements like Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism flourished in French poster design, producing visually striking compositions, elegant typography, and daring color palettes that influenced global graphic design. Printed in relatively limited runs and intended for public display rather than preservation, many were lost over time, increasing their rarity, while their association with Parisian culture, theater, cinema, and luxury brands has made them enduring icons sought after by both serious collectors and art aficionados.

GUARANTEED ORIGINAL

Note: CVtreasures stamp Not on original