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Halfsheet This vintage poster, titled "KLM Royal Dutch Airlines West Indies Division Caribbean Routes,
" was designed by an artist named Barker and issued in the 1950s.
The artwork depicts a stylized map of the Caribbean region, featuring orange landmasses against a deep blue background. It highlights KLM's extensive flight network during the "golden age of travel," with white lines connecting key destinations such as Miami, Havana, Kingston, and Port of Spain.
Key Details
Designer: Barker
Date: Circa 1950s (some sources date specific versions to 1947 or 1955)
Publisher: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Printer: Guardian Litho., Trinidad
Historical Context
This poster was part of promotional efforts for KLM's West Indies Division (West-Indisch Bedrijf), which began operations in December 1934. During the mid-20th century, this division was a major transporter in the region, particularly due to the oil refineries in Aruba and Curaçao. In 1964, this branch was eventually transformed into ALM Antillean Airlines. |
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