Mexico – Xochimilco
Printed in Mexico by Offset Galas Mex.
Departamento de Turismo – Secretaría de Gobernación
Asociación Mexicana de Turismo
Size: 26 7/8” x 36 1/2” (irregular period trim – not modern 24x36 size)
Condition: Fair / Honest vintage condition
Unbacked – No restoration
This is an ORIGINAL mid-century Mexican government tourism poster, not one of the modern decorative reproductions widely available online.
Key distinctions from reproductions:
• Correct period dimensions (approx. 27 x 36½ — not modern standard size)
• Thin wood-pulp paper stock consistent with 1940s–50s printing
• Authentic CMYK offset halftone dot pattern visible under magnification
• Original printer credit: “Offset Galas Mex.”
• Government attribution printed in-plate
• Natural age toning and fold wear consistent with mid-century distribution
• Unbacked and unrestored
Many reproductions of this image exist on glossy white stock in standard decorative sizes. This example shows correct aging, correct paper quality, and correct period printing characteristics.
Condition Notes:
• Fold lines present from original distribution
• Edge wear and small margin losses
• Age toning and foxing consistent with vintage paper
• No linen backing
• No major restoration
Colors remain strong and vibrant.
This is a classic example of Mexico’s post-war tourism promotion era and a beautiful piece of mid-century muralist-influenced design.
Will ship rolled in a sturdy tube with full insurance.
Please review all photos carefully. Happy to answer questions.
