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Posterteam One Sheet vintage poster advertises
winter cruises to the West Indies offered by the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company, also known by its Dutch name, the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Stoomboot-Maatschappij (KNSM). The artwork was created by Dutch artist Piet van der Hem (1885–1961), and the poster dates to approximately 1928.
Poster Details
Artist: Piet van der Hem
Shipping Line: Royal Netherlands Steamship Company (KNSM)
Approximate Year: 1928
Destinations Mentioned: Madeira, Surinam, Demerara, Barbados, Trinidad, Venezuela, Curaçao, Colombia, Panama Canal, and Costa Rica.
Historical Context
Vintage travel posters like this one were used to market luxury ocean liner experiences in the early 20th century, a time considered the golden age of ocean travel. These posters often highlighted exotic destinations and the luxury of the ships themselves to appeal to potential passengers seeking a winter getaway. The destinations listed were part of the company's extensive routes throughout the Caribbean and South America. |
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