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Vintage Travel Poster
The image is a vintage travel poster for Santa Catalina Island, California, originally created by Otis Shepard in 1938.
The poster was designed as part of a holistic design aesthetic for the island under the sponsorship of PK Wrigley in the 1930s.
It promotes Catalina as the "Scenic Riviera of the U.S.A.".
The island is a rocky island located 22 miles off the Southern California coast. It offers a variety of activities and sights for visitors. The main town of Avalon is very pedestrian-friendly, with most people using golf carts, bikes, or walking to get around.
This poster is designed in an Art Deco style, utilizing bold colors and simplified forms to romanticize the island as a glamorous resort destination. The design features a scenic view of the harbor with a large cruise ship, people enjoying leisure activities like horseback riding and playing music, prominent palm trees, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
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The image is a vintage travel poster for Santa Catalina Island, California, originally created by Otis Shepard in 1938.
The poster was designed as part of a holistic design aesthetic for the island under the sponsorship of PK Wrigley in the 1930s.
It promotes Catalina as the "Scenic Riviera of the U.S.A.".
The island is a rocky island located 22 miles off the Southern California coast. It offers a variety of activities and sights for visitors. The main town of Avalon is very pedestrian-friendly, with most people using golf carts, bikes, or walking to get around.
This poster is designed in an Art Deco style, utilizing bold colors and simplified forms to romanticize the island as a glamorous resort destination. The design features a scenic view of the harbor with a large cruise ship, people enjoying leisure activities like horseback riding and playing music, prominent palm trees, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
