Limited Edition Oval Wall Tin – “Weavers of Speech” by AT&T

Description :
This collectible wall tin features a reproduction of the 1915 painting “Weavers of Speech,” originally created for a Bell System advertisement. The ad first appeared in seven national magazines and was commissioned by the N.W. Ayer Advertising Agency. The piece became so popular that enlarged color versions were widely distributed across Bell System offices, including the iconic 195 Broadway conference rooms in New York City. With an embossed texture and subtle golden finish, this tin offers both visual depth and a soft historic glow. This piece celebrates early 20th-century communications with a nostalgic reverence for craft, industry, and artistic representation.

Era: Mid-20th Century (commemorating a 1915 painting; tin likely produced circa 1970s–1980s)

Style: American Traditional / Industrial Advertising Art

Technique: Lithographic printing on embossed tin with applied color

Tools Used: Industrial press mold, lithographic printer, tin shearing tools

History: Distributed by Bell System/AT&T as a limited-edition decor item, part of a broader branding effort that visually tied the innovation of telecommunication to timeless craftsmanship.

Manufacturer / Maker: Commissioned by American Telephone & Telegraph Company (AT&T)

Measurements: 14 ½" W x 11 ⅝" T x 1" D

Suggested Weight: 1.8 lbs

Item Number : P13415

Category : Art

Brand : Commissioned by American Telephone & Telegraph Company (AT&T)