Galactic Gourds

When I saw this one page illustration of “Galactic Gourds” from a 1918 seed catalog, I had to go after it. This is not an advertisement in the usual sense, as the copy is not intertwined with the illustration. It also is not an attempt to depict gourds, colorful and strangely shaped as they are, in any realistic way. In this illustration, gravity does not exist. But, what we do have is an abstract and bizarre collection of gourds –gourds of all kinds, with knobby curves and bright colors. The copy at the bottom informs you of the product, but the prose does not match the weird vision above.Please share your comments below or share this blog with your friends on Social Media, "tweet" or “like” this page on FB.Looking for the perfect picture for your next project? This wild and wonderful vintage image and thousands more are available for license and reproduction at The Rucker Archive. For image consulting services contact Mark Rucker at Hello@TheRuckerArchive.com or 303-494-6715 US or 250-767-0087 CAN.