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One sheet, Woermann-Linie
is a German shipping company founded in 1885 by Adolph Woermann that became a leading company for shipping between Europe and Africa.
About the Poster
The poster is a vintage travel advertisement for "pleasure cruises around the coast" by the shipping companies Woermann-Linie, Deutsche Ost-Afrika-Linie, Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Afrika-Dienst), and Hamburg-Bremer Afrika-Linie. The poster depicts what is believed to be the passenger liner SS Usambara, a ship that launched in 1935. The ship was known for its sleek design, spacious decks, and Art Deco interiors |
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