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One sheet
vintage travel poster from 1949 advertising the New Year's Eve (Festas do Fim do Ano) celebrations in Madeira, Portugal.
Poster Details
Artwork: The poster was created by the German artist Max Römer (1878-1960).
Imagery: It features an elaborate depiction of a large fireworks display over the city and harbor of Funchal, with three ships visible in the water.
Production: The original lithograph was printed by "Lito. Nacional - Porto".
Historical Context: Madeira is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks. In fact, the celebration held the Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Fireworks Display" from 2006 to 2012. |
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