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Halfsheet
vintage illustrated map of Finland titled "Finland Suomi", originally published as a travel poster in 1949. It was designed by the Finnish artist Aarne Nopsanen (1907-1990).
Map Details
Style: The map is a pictorial or illustrative map, a popular style for vintage travel promotion, designed to lure travelers to Finland.
Illustrations: It is filled with whimsical illustrations depicting various aspects of Finnish life and nature at the time, including wildlife like bears and reindeer, industrial elements (e.g., paper industry after the war), railways, lakes, and cities like Helsinki and Turku.
Historical Context: The map reflects the country's state around the mid-20th century. Notably, it appears to show the post-war borders, with some historical regions being absent. |
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