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TRAVEL POSTER - Queensland Vintage Poster
$49.95
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☀️ “Queensland — The Sunshine State of Australia” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
Bold, optimistic, and unmistakably mid-century, this classic Queensland tourism poster celebrates the Sunshine State at a moment of confidence and expansion. Featuring Brisbane’s grand City Hall rising above palm-lined streets, it presents Queensland as modern, welcoming, and bathed in year-round light—a destination where civic pride meets subtropical ease.
A sunlit invitation to Australia’s most radiant state.
🌴 Iconic Imagery from the Golden Age of Travel
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Brisbane City Hall depicted as a symbol of progress and permanence
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Palm trees, wide streets, and classic motorcars evoking post-war optimism
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Clean architectural lines paired with open blue skies
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Strong typographic emphasis on QUEENSLAND as a destination brand
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Produced for the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau to promote domestic and international travel
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
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| Standard | 740 mm × 470 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
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Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Ideal for framing under glass with crisp colour reproduction.
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Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, wipe-clean, and tear-resistant.
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Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; ready to hang.
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Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) — Printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for longevity and depth.
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Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium, gallery-ready presentation with timber rails top and bottom.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Queensland locals and expats
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Lovers of mid-century Australian travel design
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Office, study, or coastal interior spaces
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Thoughtful gifts celebrating Australian state pride
🌏 A Poster That Tells a Story
Created during the post-war tourism boom, this artwork reflects Queensland’s emergence as a confident, sun-soaked destination—modern in outlook yet relaxed in character. City Hall anchors the message: Queensland is organised, prosperous, and ready to welcome the world.
🖼️ Display with Pride
From framed paper to canvas with timber hang rails, this poster brings warmth, civic elegance, and unmistakable Sunshine State character to any space.
Bright. Confident. Enduring.
