Barbara Samuels Artist 1980s Magazine Illustration 1987 "Career Stoppers" Office Baby & Kid Items Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate

dressed in classic overalls and a red cap

The ad features three women with different hairstyles

Original 1963 print advertisement for Brer Rabbit Green Label Molasses

Barbara Samuels Artist 1980s Magazine Illustration 1987 "Career Stoppers" Office Baby & Kid Items Larenz TateThis 1987 magazine illustration by Barbara Samuels, titled "Career Stoppers," offers a satirical glimpse into the corporate office culture of the 1980s. The artwork humorously depicts various office scenarios, including gossiping colleagues, a disheartened employee under a "No Confidence" chart, and the stereotypical "Good Girl Image" pedestal. The vibrant and exaggerated style captures the essence of workplace challenges and dynamics from that era.