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vintage travel poster for Disneyland, created by American artist David Klein around 1955. The poster promotes travel to the new theme park via Trans World Airlines (TWA).
Poster Details
Artist: David Klein, known for his mid-century airline posters.
Airline: TWA (Trans World Airlines), which was owned by Howard Hughes at the time.
Featured Icon: The central feature is the "Moonliner" rocket, which was an iconic, 76-foot-tall structure at Disneyland's Tomorrowland, designed with input from rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. The rocket was the centerpiece of the "Rocket to the Moon" attraction, which TWA sponsored from 1955 to 1962.
Disneyland Elements: The poster also features iconic Disneyland elements such as Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Main Street Station, and a Jungle Cruise boat. |
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