🌞 Perth, West Australia — Vintage Travel Poster (c.1940)
This striking vintage-style travel poster is a beautifully reproduced tribute to Perth, featuring the iconic London Court arcade as it appeared in the early 20th century. Dating from around 1940, the artwork captures Perth at a moment when air travel was opening Australia’s west to the world—elegant, sunlit, and quietly cosmopolitan.
With its vivid blue sky, Tudor-style façades, and lively pedestrian scene, the poster blends European architectural charm with unmistakable West Australian light. It’s a wonderful snapshot of Perth’s optimism in the golden age of travel, inviting visitors to stroll, shop, and explore at an unhurried pace.
A timeless piece of Australiana—perfect for interiors that celebrate history, travel, and design.
🏛️ Why This Poster Captivates
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Showcases London Court, one of Perth’s most recognisable heritage streets
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Classic 1940s Australian travel-poster aesthetic
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Rich colours and strong architectural perspective
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Evokes the romance of early air travel to Western Australia
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A rare blend of European style and Australian sunshine
📐 Size
🎨 Premium Print & Display Options
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📄 Heavyweight Paper — Printed on 170 gsm high-quality paper; ideal for framing under glass.
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🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, wipe-clean, and long-lasting.
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🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Natural lacquered timber rails with hanging cord; ready to hang.
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🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks.
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🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails — Gallery-style canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each piece is professionally assembled by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Lovers of Perth and Western Australian history
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Vintage travel-poster collectors
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Architecture and design enthusiasts
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Homes, offices, and heritage-inspired interiors
🌏 A Window into Perth’s Past
This poster captures Perth at a time when the city was proudly presenting itself to the world—confident, welcoming, and beautifully distinct. London Court stands as a symbol of that era, combining old-world charm with a young city’s ambition.
🖼️ Bring Vintage Perth Home
Whether framed, laminated, or displayed on canvas, this poster adds warmth, character, and a sense of place to any wall.
A classic portrait of Perth—sunlit, stylish, and timelessly West Australian.