“I ordered two framed maps from Archive Print and they are GORGEOUS!! The frames and simple and elegant! The order arrived faster than I expected and were packaged well. I've hung the beautiful maps over my piano and they have really helped my room look pulled together.”
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Travel Poster |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Calcutta India travel poster |
| Circa | 1930s |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Calcutta India Vintage Travel Poster 20th Centuryc. 1930s
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 29 to Nov 5
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Travel Poster |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Calcutta India travel poster |
| Circa | 1930s |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This vintage Calcutta travel poster captures the golden age of destination marketing, when exotic cities were presented through a lens of architectural grandeur and colonial romanticism. Created during the height of international travel promotion in the early-to-mid 20th century, this piece showcases the city's most iconic landmarks rendered in the bold, stylized aesthetic that defined travel advertising of the era.
The poster reflects a fascinating moment in history when steamship companies and railway lines commissioned artists to create alluring visions of distant destinations. Calcutta, as the former capital of British India and a major commercial hub, was frequently featured in such promotional materials aimed at European and American travelers seeking adventure in the exotic East.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring gallery-quality results that will maintain their vibrancy for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Purchased as a gift for my husband's birthday and it was exactly what he wanted. The print and frame were very well made and arrived quickly. There was great attention to detail in the packaging to ensure it arrived safely. Justin was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this seller!!!”
“Since the website didn't have an image of the print when framed, I was skeptical that it would be done the way I had envisioned. Purchase arrived quickly, was packaged very carefully, was framed beautifully. EXACTLY what I had hoped for!”
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