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"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Arizona travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in the 1940s. A
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.75 in
London Underground c. 1940s Group Travel Poster Edward Johnston Typeface
Located in London, GB
To see our other original vintage travel posters including more London Transport posters, scroll
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original french travel poster / winter - Czechoslovakei / around 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France, Czech Republic
- framed
- original, no reprint
- marked by artist
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Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Glass, Paper
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Original 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster, Tessin - Buzzi
By Daniele Buzzi
Located in Montreal, QU
." Poster is in excellent condition and linen backed.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Juan le Pins original vintage poster, French Travel Advertising 1940s celebrating virtues of a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
H 39 in W 25 in D 0.94 in
Original 1940s Travel Advertising Poster - Tasmania The Switzerland Of The South
By Harry Kelly
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Tasmania The Switzerland of the South. Colourful
Category
Vintage 1940s Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 40.36 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
1940s travel advertising poster by Domergue: Monte Carlo - Flower Girl
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster issued by the Monaco Impremerie Nationale to promote tourism to the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original 1940s travel poster for Lauterbrunen in the Swiss Alps
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Situated in one of the most impressive valleys in the Swiss Alps this 1940s original poster gives
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Posters
1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Posters, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
travel destinations in these striking original vintage posters. Created in the 1940s and early 1950s as
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper, Paint
Original 1940s BOAC South Africa Airline Travel Poster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful original travel poster for BOAC: "Travel to South Africa" by E. O. Seymour. Vivid color
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Set of Five Original 1940s Santa Fe Railroad Travel Posters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five original, vintage and vibrant travel posters from the Santa Fe Railway, printed circa 1940 and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Air France 1940s Handbill Size Travel Posters, Set of 3, Original, Framed
By Air France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On offer is a set of three hard to find handbill size original Air France Travel Posters. These
Category
Vintage 1940s French Posters
Materials
Paper, Wood
H 25.5 in W 24.25 in D 1 in
Original 1940s Travel Advertising Poster - Tasmania The Switzerland Of The South
By Harry Kelly
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Tasmania The Switzerland of the South. Colourful
Category
1940s More Prints
Materials
Paper
"Ticino" Original Vintage 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster Village Scene
Located in Boston, MA
of the most unique and skilled poster artists from the Italian-speaking southern part of Switzerland
Category
1940s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Texas 1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Poster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Of all the "brands" featured on this Santa Fe Railway poster, not one is repeated. A truly
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper, Paint
Vintage Original Travel Poster, Berlin, 1940s
By Alexander Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage original travel poster (reading 'Berlin awaits its guests), published only shortly after
Category
Mid-20th Century German Posters
Materials
Paper
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1940s Travel Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1940s travel posters is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s travel posters — often made from paper — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1940s travel posters available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s travel posters bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Mariano Bertuchi produced beautiful 1940s travel posters that are worth considering.
How Much are 1940s Travel Posters?
Prices for 1940s travel posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s travel posters begin at $845 and can go as high as $4,547, while the average can fetch as much as $2,113.
Questions About 1940s Travel Posters
- What is a travel poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A travel poster is a poster that highlights points of interest, depicts the mode of transportation used to get to a specific location, or features activities available at the destination. Travel posters were used by hotels, airlines, railroads, and tourism companies to graphically promote their services to the public as well as advertise travel destinations. Find a collection of antique and vintage travel posters on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.