Drink NEHI Vintage Soda Poster by Rolf Armstrong (1929) | Glamorous Art Deco Beverage Advertising Wall Art

Drink Nehi – Glamorous 1929 Soft Drink Advertising by Rolf Armstrong

Bring the dazzling elegance of the Jazz Age into your space with Drink Nehi, a sophisticated 1929 soft drink advertisement by celebrated American illustrator Rolf Armstrong.

Against a velvety black background, an elegant blonde model poses in a brilliantly luminous yellow evening gown. The form-fitting dress follows the length of her figure before widening into a flowing train at her feet, creating a dramatic column of golden color. A luxurious white wrap encircles her shoulders, framing her smiling face and adding softness to the sleek silhouette.

The figure’s short waved hairstyle, refined makeup, slender proportions, and poised gesture reflect the fashionable ideal of the late 1920s. Armstrong renders her with the polished glamour for which he became famous, balancing softly modeled facial features with a strikingly simplified dress and backdrop.

A compact geometric plaque in the lower-right corner carries the words “Drink Nehi.” The small brand panel creates a witty contrast with the exceptionally tall figure—a visual play on the soft drink’s name, which sounds like “knee-high.” Rather than surrounding the product with bottles or glasses, Armstrong turns fashionable height, elegance, and personality into the advertisement’s central idea.

The saturated yellow gown appears almost illuminated against the black field, while subtle green and blue shadows add dimension to the fabric. This limited but intense palette gives the poster exceptional decorative power and aligns it with the streamlined visual sophistication of Art Deco.

This museum-grade reproduction is ideal for kitchens, soda fountains, diners, game rooms, home bars, dressing rooms, cafés, restaurants, and collections devoted to vintage American advertising or pin-up illustration.

Why Collectors Love This Print

• Created by celebrated American illustrator Rolf Armstrong
• Reproduces a glamorous Nehi advertisement from 1929
• Promotes the historic American Nehi soft drink brand
• Features Armstrong’s signature elegant female portraiture
• Uses a tall model as a visual play on the name “Nehi”
• Showcases a spectacular floor-length yellow evening gown
• Includes a luxurious white wrap framing the figure
• Captures the fashion and glamour of the late Jazz Age
• Employs a deep black background for dramatic contrast
• Features a compact geometric Art Deco brand plaque
• Combines pin-up illustration with sophisticated fashion art
• Complements diners, soda fountains, and retro kitchens
• Adds striking color to dressing rooms and entertainment spaces
• Makes a memorable gift for soda and advertising collectors
• Preserves an elegant example of 1920s American commercial art

Available Print & Display Options

• Fine Art Prints
• Framed Fine Art Prints
• Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
• Black Floater Frame Canvas
• White Floater Frame Canvas
• Brown Floater Frame Canvas
• Natural Floater Frame Canvas
• Metal Prints

Choose a traditional fine-art print, ready-to-display framed artwork, dimensional canvas, or sleek metal print. Each format emphasizes the radiant yellow gown, softly modeled portrait, elegant white wrap, and dramatic black background.

Artwork Details

• Title: Drink Nehi
• Artist: Rolf Armstrong
• Date: 1929
• Country of origin: United States
• Historic brand: Nehi
• Product advertised: Carbonated soft drink
• Primary subject: A glamorous blonde model in a floor-length yellow evening gown
• Secondary imagery: White wrap and geometric Nehi brand plaque
• Style: American Art Deco advertising and glamour illustration
• Composition: Full-length isolated figure against a solid dark background
• Primary colors: Black, golden yellow, white, orange, green, and blue
• Mood: Glamorous, cheerful, fashionable, and sophisticated
• Recommended spaces: Kitchen, diner, soda fountain, café, game room, home bar, dressing room, or restaurant
• Collector appeal: Rolf Armstrong, Nehi memorabilia, soda advertising, Jazz Age fashion, and pin-up art
• Visible signature: Rolf Armstrong

Disclaimer

This artwork is a Museum Grade Reproduction of a Historical advertising poster.

It is offered as a decorative reproduction and is not an original 1929 advertising poster or illustration. Minor variations in color, visible texture, proportions, or cropping may occur among the available sizes and display formats.

Yesterday’s Posters is an independent seller and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nehi, Keurig Dr Pepper, Rolf Armstrong, or any associated companies, estates, or rights holders.