Antique 1929 SHIFT OF CIVILIZATION Historical Poster by Samuel S. Wyer 37.5"x24"

This poster is from 1929 and titled the "Shift of Civilization." As it says on the poster, "This chart is based on many years of avocational and recreational reading of its author Samuel S. Wyer Consulting Engineer Columbus, Ohio." The poster measures approximately 37.5"x24". The poster is printed on a thick, fibrous (almost fabric-like) paper. There is significant wear along the edges and on the corners, consistent with the age of the item. There is also a small hole in the upper left quadrant as well as an area of surface wear where the finish and printing has come off (see photos). There is surface wear and crinkling consistent with the age of the item. Please carefully inspect the photos for item details and full condition.-All posters and prints will be shipped rolled, in a shipping tube via USPS First Class Mail unless otherwise noted. -Items are sold "as is" and any damage will be noted in the condition description.A framed copy of this same poster was hanging in the attic of the United States Senate Library. The following information was in a December 20, 1998 article by Joel Achenbach in the Washington Post:"...Workers have been painting the Senate chamber, as well as the office of the majority leader, Trent Lott (R-Miss.). And yesterday, as it happens, was moving day for the Senate library. Workers in blue uniforms were carting boxes over to the Russell Senate Office Building, emptying out an archive that fills two floors. An old industrial-strength metal stair