Mounted on cardboard
1906: Inauguration of the Simplon Tunnel - Milan International Exhibition
Begun in 1898, the Simplon tunnel was completed in 1906 for the opening of the Milan International Exhibition. It finally allowed passengers to cross the Alps without changing trains.
Magnificent 1906 advertising cardboard announcing these events by one of the greatest Italian poster designers of the early 20th century, Leopoldo METLICOVITZ.
Printed in lithography, 25 x 16 cm.
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