
Vintage Workplace Motivation Poster - Circus Pun
This is an original vintage workplace motivational poster, likely from a set produced by a company such as the Parker-Chase or Clement Communications series, dating approximately to the 1970s or 1980s. The poster features a colorful cartoon illustration set in a circus ring. It depicts a disgruntled ringmaster in a tuxedo and top hat holding a megaphone, while the 'back half' of a two-person pantomime horse costume runs away, leaving the confused front half standing alone. The caption below reads in bold, black serif typography: 'Our customers won't wait if we are late!' The poster is printed on medium-weight paper stock with a prominent bright red border surrounding a white inner field. Physically, the poster shows signs of age-related wear including slight undulation of the paper, minor creasing near the corners, and soft edges typical of vintage paper ephemera. There is a small alphanumeric identifier 'A0047-5-24F' printed in the upper right margin and a copyright/publisher mark in the bottom right corner, suggesting it was part of a subscription service for industrial or office environments. The color remains vibrant with no significant fading from UV exposure, though there is light surface scuffing visible under direct light.
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Estimated Value
$45-80
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Ephemera / Advertising & Motivational Posters
Appraised On
January 6, 2026
Estimated Value
$45-80
Item Description
This is an original vintage workplace motivational poster, likely from a set produced by a company such as the Parker-Chase or Clement Communications series, dating approximately to the 1970s or 1980s. The poster features a colorful cartoon illustration set in a circus ring. It depicts a disgruntled ringmaster in a tuxedo and top hat holding a megaphone, while the 'back half' of a two-person pantomime horse costume runs away, leaving the confused front half standing alone. The caption below reads in bold, black serif typography: 'Our customers won't wait if we are late!' The poster is printed on medium-weight paper stock with a prominent bright red border surrounding a white inner field. Physically, the poster shows signs of age-related wear including slight undulation of the paper, minor creasing near the corners, and soft edges typical of vintage paper ephemera. There is a small alphanumeric identifier 'A0047-5-24F' printed in the upper right margin and a copyright/publisher mark in the bottom right corner, suggesting it was part of a subscription service for industrial or office environments. The color remains vibrant with no significant fading from UV exposure, though there is light surface scuffing visible under direct light.
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