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One Sheet vintage travel poster titled "Dublin: Coach Tours by CIE", originally designed in the 1950s.
Poster Details & History
• Historical Context: The artwork was commissioned by the Irish national transport company, CIÉ (Córas Iompair Éireann), during a post-war effort to boost national tourism and streamline travel across the country.
• Scenic Subject: It presents a stylized, high-angle view of the iconic O'Connell Bridge spanning across the River Liffey in downtown Dublin. The artwork captures a lively city center featuring green double-decker buses, traditional riverboats, and citizens walking along the historic quays.
• Target Audience: The bottom text explicitly provides information listings for Irish Railway Offices located across North America, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto, highlighting that this campaign was tailored directly for transatlantic tourists. |
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