St. Albans by Motor Bus
Poster
1920 (printed)
1920 (printed)
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This set of eleven progressive proofs show the order of application of six colours in a sequence. The lithographer or artist would have worked out the separation of colours by eye. A separate stone was made for each colour. The original design for this poster is also in the collection: Museum number E.3183-1920.
American Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954) was one of the most influential poster designers working in Britain. He designed a large number of posters for London Transport in the 1920s.
American Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954) was one of the most influential poster designers working in Britain. He designed a large number of posters for London Transport in the 1920s.
Object details
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| Title | St. Albans by Motor Bus |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | 'St Albans by Motor Bus', poster of the London General Omnibus Company, by Edward McKnight Kauffer, about 1915. Proofs showing the progressive work of a six colour lithograph, one of eleven prints. Print from the first, second and third stones combined (sheet 30 x 20inches). |
| Physical description | Proof print showing the progressive work in connection with the printing of a six-colour lithograph poster advertising the London General Omnibus Company. Print from 1st, 2nd and 3rd stones combined. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ST. ALBANS BY MOTOR BUS ROUTE NO' (Lettered as part of design.) |
| Credit line | Presented by the Underground Electric Railways Co. of London, Ltd. |
| Production | The final poster was issued by the Underground Electric Railways Co. of London, Ltd. |
| Summary | This set of eleven progressive proofs show the order of application of six colours in a sequence. The lithographer or artist would have worked out the separation of colours by eye. A separate stone was made for each colour. The original design for this poster is also in the collection: Museum number E.3183-1920. American Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954) was one of the most influential poster designers working in Britain. He designed a large number of posters for London Transport in the 1920s. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Summary Catalogue of British Posters to 1988 in the Victoria & Albert Museum in the Department of Design, Prints & Drawing. Emmett Publishing, 1990. 129 p. ISBN: 1 869934 12 1 |
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| Accession number | E.3188-1920 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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