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Edward McKnight-Kauffer (1890-1954)

At the age of twenty Edward McKnight-Kauffer moved to San Francisco working as a bookseller and studying art at the California School of Design.
At around this time Professor Joseph McKnight of the University of Utah became aware of Kauffer's work made the funds available to send him to Paris and further his skills. In gratitude Kauffer took his sponsor's name as his middle name.
Kauffer moved to London upon the start of the 1st World War, and he remained there for most of his career.
Kauffer may be best known for the 140 posters that he produced for London Underground, and later London Transport. He also designed posters for Shell Oil and other commercial clients, illustrated a variety of books and book covers.
At the beginning of the 2nd World War he returned to New York City where he created a series of posters for American Airlines. American Airlines remained his primary client until his death in 1954.
Ireland - Ross Castle, Killarney National Park - American Airlines
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American Airlines: Washington
U.S. Capitol by Edward McKnight Kauffer c.1948
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Chicago, Illinois USA - The Windy City, Sailboats, Lake Michigan - American Airlines
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Germany - Fly Pan American Airways (PAA) - Bavaria Neuschwanstein Castle
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Pan Am - Japan via Pan American Airways, Geisha with Fan
Edward McKnight Kauffer c.1950's
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Aloha Hawaii, Fly Pan American Airways
Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1953
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For Quick Results, Ship By Clipper Cargo - Pan American World Airways - Egyptian Sphinx and Pyramids - c. 1949
Edward McKnight Kauffer
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The Rainbow to Europe - Pan American World Airways - c. 1953
Edward McKnight Kauffer
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New York - American Airlines - Statue of Liberty - c. 1948
Edward McKnight Kauffer
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