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Striking Pictures

Poster
1910s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster depicting a man tumbling from the top of a ladder, being struck on the head by a framed picture. The poster is lettered 'Striking Pictures' and advertises the first cinema in Turnham Green which was open between 1909 and 1916.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStriking Pictures
Materials and techniques
Printed poster
Brief description
One poster by Reginald Rigby entitled 'Striking Pictures', printed by Haydock Cadle Co. for the Palais Cinema, Turnham Green. London, ca. 1910s.
Physical description
Poster depicting a man tumbling from the top of a ladder, being struck on the head by a framed picture. The poster is lettered 'Striking Pictures' and advertises the first cinema in Turnham Green which was open between 1909 and 1916.
Dimensions
  • Height: 75cm
  • Width: 49.5cm
Credit line
Given by Angela Weight
Collection
Accession number
E.201-2017

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Record createdJanuary 10, 2017
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