A rare poster issued by the Uruguayan state broadcaster Difusion Radioelectrica for 1930 World Cup, with a plan of the newly built stadium showing ent

A rare poster issued by the Uruguayan state broadcaster Difusion Radioelectrica for 1930 World Cup, with a plan of the newly built stadium showing entrances and the names of stands etc., but also with the pitch divided into a grid numbered 1-30, for the benefit of radio listeners during commentary when reference would be made to whereabouts on the playing field the action was taking place, the poster has been laid down on canvas and applied to a stretcher, 102 by 69cm., 40 by 27in., areas of paper loss but only affecting corners & margins These plans were also produced in leaflet form for listeners following the match at home on their radio sets. This large format poster would have been intended for people following the commentary in bars, cafes and alike.