Atlantic City T-Shirt

Atlantic City. America’s Great All Year Resort (ca. 1910–1912) Edward Mason Eggleston (American, 1882 - 1941 (15) T-Shirt.

Edward Mason Eggleston (1882–1941) was an American painter known for captivating calendar portraits of women. His work spanned both the fashionable and fantastical. Eggleston also made a name for himself as a commercial illustrator, creating pieces for companies like the Fisk Tire Company, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Great Lakes Exposition. 

“Atlantic City: America’s Great All Year Resort” is a captivating painting by Edward Mason Eggleston. Created around 1910–1912, it showcases the allure of Atlantic City as a year-round destination. Eggleston, known for his calendar portraits of women, tapped into an American trend toward escapist fantasy during the Great Depression years of the 1930s. His calendar works often featured stylishly dressed women, swimwear, and imaginative portrayals of Native-American women, “Egyptian goddesses,” pirate girls, and even characters like Peter Pan. The painting captures the spirit of Atlantic City’s vibrant atmosphere, making it a delightful piece of Americana.