Hythe, the Pride of Kent
Poster
early 20th century (made)
early 20th century (made)
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A colour lithograph poster depicting a seaside scene showing people in the sea, two men towing a rowing boat into the sea and a crowd sitting on the beach. A large sailing vessel is grounded upon the beach with the captain standing on the deck leaning against the mast. In the background there are figures gathered upon the sea-wall.
Object details
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| Title | Hythe, the Pride of Kent (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithography on paper |
| Brief description | Poster by Kenneth Shoesmith, 'Hythe, the Pride of Kent,' advertising Southern Railway, colour lithograph, Britain, early 20th century |
| Physical description | A colour lithograph poster depicting a seaside scene showing people in the sea, two men towing a rowing boat into the sea and a crowd sitting on the beach. A large sailing vessel is grounded upon the beach with the captain standing on the deck leaning against the mast. In the background there are figures gathered upon the sea-wall. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Kenneth D Shoesmith.' (Signed) |
| Credit line | Given by Southern Railway |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1932. London: HMSO, 1933. |
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| Accession number | E.2479-1932 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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