Learn to Swim Poster
Originally created to encourage New Yorkers to learn a life-saving skill, this striking campaign poster has become something else entirely: a remarkable example of vintage graphic design.
Its bold typography, restrained color palette, and elegantly stylized diver capture the confidence and optimism of an era when even government posters were crafted with genuine artistic ambition. Decades later, it remains every bit as eye-catching as the day it first appeared.
Printed in full size, this reproduction makes a distinctive addition to a home office, studio, classroom, or gallery wall. It’s equally at home among travel posters, Art Deco prints, or any collection celebrating the golden age of American design.
Not bad for a poster that just wanted people to learn how to swim.
More details
- Paper thickness: 0.26mm
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Opacity: 94%
- ISO brightness: 104%
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Modern Hobos
- Email: contact@support.modernhobos.store
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. Meets the small parts and magnetic flux index level requirements. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Size & Fit
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.