rudolf boelee "vintage sports posters"
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In the 1960s the ‘three Rs’ of ‘rugby, racing and beeR’ dominated New Zealand society. Rugby was an especially powerful sporting and cultural force, largely unchallenged on and off the field. The Ranfurly Shield was the ultimate symbol of provincial supremacy. The decade saw provinces such as Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki dominate possession of the Log of Wood. Large crowds flocked to provincial games throughout the country. This was also a golden age for All Black rugby. They lost only four tests out of 40 in the 1960s and suffered only one series defeat, to South Africa in 1960. This was the era of full-scale, epic tours both here and overseas. The 1963–64 All Blacks’ tour of the British Isles, France and Canada involved 36 matches in four months. In an amateur age, tours like this placed a significant financial strain on those selected. Men like Meads, Whineray, Tremain, Lochore, Gray and Nathan achieved legendary status.TRANSCRIPT
New Zealand male culture was traditionally said to centre on
the 'three Rs': Rugby (union), (Horse) Racing and Beer.
Rugby Union has long been popular as both a spectator and
a participant sport, with the national rugby team (the All
Blacks) considered national heroes. Horse racing has always
been more popular as a focus of gambling than for any other
reason; as in most countries, horse racing in New Zealand is
too expensive for anyone other than the wealthy and their
employees (such as professional jockeys and support staff)
to fully participate in. In
addition, for many years
horse racing was one of
the few things which could
be legally bet on. Beer is
New Zealand's most
popular alcoholic drink,
although most New
Zealand beers are actually
lagers of varying colour.
Few people consider the
Three Rs to dominate New
Zealand culture today,
although rugby and beer
are still very popular. Race
betting has declined in
popularity, partly due to
the legislation of other
forms of sports betting in
the 1990s, although cup
races still attract
considerable attention.
National level rugby
continues to be very
popular as a spectator
sport, although not to the
same extent as in the mid
twentieth century.
Spectatorship at club and
some regional levels has
also dropped since that
time, mostly due to
television and the
increasing number of
international and semi-
international (Super 14)
matches. There has been
some concern in recent
years that parents are
reluctant to let their sons
play rugby for fear of injury
however it has been
estimated that 14% of 5 to
17 year olds regularly play.
These posters are printed on GSM 280 Stain and are published in signed limited
editions of 12. US Price per print + postage A1 – $110 &
A2 - $ 80
These posters are printed on GSM 280 Stain and are published in signed limited editions of 12. US Price per print + postage A1 – $110 & A2 - $ 80
Standardbreds are a breed
of horse best known for their
ability to race in harness at a
trot or pace instead of under
saddle at a gallop. Developed
in North America, the breed
is now recognized worldwide
for its harness racing ability.
They are solid, well-built
horses with good dispositions
that are also used under
saddle for a variety of
equestrian activities,
particularly in the Midwest
and eastern United States
These posters are printed on GSM 280 Stain and are published in signed limited editions of 12. US Price per print + postage A1 – $110 & A2 - $ 80
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered a "hot-blooded" horse, known for their agility, speed and spirit. The Thoroughbred as it is known today was first developed in 17th and 18th century England, when native mares were crossbred with imported Arabian stallions. All modern Thoroughbreds can trace their pedigrees to three stallions originally imported into England in the 17th century and 18th century, and to 74 foundation mares of English and Oriental (Arabian, Turkoman or Barb) blood. During the 18th century and 19th century, the Thoroughbred breed spread throughout the world; they were imported into North America starting in 1730 and into Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan and South America during the 19th century.
These posters are printed on GSM 280 Stain and are published in signed limited editions of 12. US Price per print + postage A1 – $110
& A2 - $ 80
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These posters are printed on GSM 280 Stain and are published in signed limited editions of 24. US Price per print + postage A1 – $110 & A2 - $ 80