Nigerian International Trade Fair, Lagos 27 October to 18 November, 1962. – Historic Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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Step back in time with Nigerian International Trade Fair, Lagos 27 October to 18 November, 1962., a vintage poster rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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Nigerian International Trade Fair, Lagos 27 October to 18 November, 1962.
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A torch, a recurring symbol of progress and enlightenment, anchors this 1962 poster for the Nigerian International Trade Fair held in Lagos from 27 October to 18 November. The fair took place only two years after Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960, when the new federation was promoting its industries and commerce to domestic and foreign visitors. Posters like this one, printed in bold color by silkscreen, were a common way to advertise such events across the city and beyond. The torch in this design suggests the optimism of a young nation looking toward its own future.
| Created / published | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : silkscreen, color ; 74 x 48 cm. |
| Genre | Posters Nigerian 1960-1970.Screen prints Color 1960-1970. |
| Notes | Promotional goal: Nigeria K6. |
| Subjects | Exhibitions--Nigeria--Lagos--1960-1970. Torches--1960-1970. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 3,726 × 4,647 px · prints to 12 × 15 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-221644 |
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