Eglise Saint-Bertin de Saint-Omer Poster

France c. 1955

40 x 27 in (102 x 69 cm)

ID #FF27C-PK17-3-LZ

"SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER FRANÇAIS / Eglise Saint-Bertin / S-Omer."

 

This poster promotes the Eglise Saint-Bertin, a Benedictine monastic abbey in Saint-Omer. Construction began in the 7th century, originally dedicated to Saint Peter and then rededicated to Saint Bertin. Poster features a photo of the abbey with a royal blue border. Banner pasted along top of poster.

One in a series of French travel posters designed to promote tourism and travel by train, specifically advertising the country's beautiful churches and cathedrals accessible by train.

Printer: L. Danel, Lille

Condition: Good; please note some minor tearing and creasing around poster. Additionally, note banner pasted along top of poster.

Material: This poster is on paper, but please note that we offer linen-backing for an additional cost. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

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