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An alphabet of T.O.T. (Train, Omnibus, Tram).

Colour Lithograph
1914 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

An alphabet of T. O. T. (Trains, Omnibuses, Trams). 28 original designs, including cover, 26 letters of the alphabet and a second K, for a pamphlet published in 1914 to advertise the Underground Electric Railways Company of London, Ltd.; with reproductions of same.


Object details

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Object type
TitleAn alphabet of T.O.T. (Train, Omnibus, Tram). (series title)
Materials and techniques
colour lithograph
Brief description
Charles Pears. An alphabet of T.O.T. One of 56 designs, 28 original watercolours and 28 colour lithographs, including a second K, from a pamphlet published 1914 to advertise the Underground Electric Railways Co.
Physical description
An alphabet of T. O. T. (Trains, Omnibuses, Trams). 28 original designs, including cover, 26 letters of the alphabet and a second K, for a pamphlet published in 1914 to advertise the Underground Electric Railways Company of London, Ltd.; with reproductions of same.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.25in
  • Width: 8.5in
Credit line
Given by the Underground Electric Railways Co. of London Ltd.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1915, London: Printed under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1916.
Collection
Accession number
E.3479-1915

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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