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Stockholm
One sheet, vintage travel poster commemorating the 700th anniversary of Stockholm.
The poster was created in 1953 to celebrate the city's 700th anniversary, which technically occurred in 1952. The celebration was delayed by one year so as not to compete with the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. The poster is titled "Stockholm 700 ans," which is French for "Stockholm 700 years." It also features the subtitle "La cité qui flotte sur l'eau," meaning "The city that floats on the water".
This design is attributed to artist Olle Nyman. The poster depicts the area of Stadsholmen, which includes Stockholm's Old City, the Royal Castle, and the Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset). Another, similar poster for the same event was created by artist Curt Blixt, who won a poster contest for the anniversary.
Stockholm