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Get Fit for the Road. Wear A Helmet Always

Poster
1963 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This poster was issued by the Minstry of Transport to encourage people not to drink (alcohol) and drive, especially during the Christmas festivities.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGet Fit for the Road. Wear A Helmet Always
Materials and techniques
Colour offset lithograph
Brief description
(Edward) Reginald Mount (1906-1979)
Get Fit for the Road. Wear a Helmet Always. 1963
Central Office of Information Poster for the Ministry of Transport
Physical description
Man and woman on a motor-cycle. Each wearing a helmet with the words 'Wear A Helmet' on one, and 'Always' on the other. Printed in black, white and blue on an orange ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38cm
  • Width: 25.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Issued by the Minstry of Transport
  • MOUNT / EVANS (Designers' names)
Credit line
Given by Eileen Evans
Subjects depicted
Summary
This poster was issued by the Minstry of Transport to encourage people not to drink (alcohol) and drive, especially during the Christmas festivities.
Collection
Accession number
E.575-1998

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Record createdMarch 24, 2009
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