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One sheet vintage travel poster from 1958 advertises skiing holidays in Norway. It was printed for the Norwegian State Railways and the Norway Travel Association.
Poster Details
Year: The original poster was issued in 1958.
Title: It is known by several names, including the "1958 Norway Skiing Poster" and "Norge med DFDS 1958 Påskefjellet" (Norway with DFDS 1958 Easter mountain).
Designer/Photographer: The photograph was taken by Jan Fredrik Sohlberg.
Attire: The skiers in the image are wearing traditional Marius sweaters, an iconic Norwegian design that uses the colors of the Norwegian flag (red, white, and blue). The sweater pattern became highly popular after being featured in the 1954 film Troll i ord.
Purpose: The poster promoted Norway as a premier winter destination, capturing a classic scene of a sunny day at a Norwegian ski resort. |
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