Rudge-Whitworth. Britain's Best Bicycle
Print
1900 (printed)
1900 (printed)
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This advertisement for Rudge & Whitworth Cycles was designed by Cecil Aldin, a prolific illustrator, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was particularly known for his cartoons and sporting imagery. This print is typical of his light-hearted style, showing the figures of John Bull and Britannia, both symbolising Great Britain, taking ‘Britain’s best cycle’ for a test spin.
Object details
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| Title | Rudge-Whitworth. Britain's Best Bicycle (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Process engraving |
| Brief description | Pictorial advertisement by Cecil Aldin for Rudge-Whitworth Bicycles. Great Britain, 1900. |
| Physical description | Colour advertisement depicting the characters of John Bull and Britannia cycling uphill, easily ahead of other figures who have had to get off and push their bikes. On a tree behind them is a poster for the same brand of bikes depicting their trademark of a palm facing outwards in the centre of a spoked bicycle wheel. |
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| Object history | Nations are often symbolised as human being and animals. Here, John Bull and Britannia take 'Britain's best cycle' for a test spin. |
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| Summary | This advertisement for Rudge & Whitworth Cycles was designed by Cecil Aldin, a prolific illustrator, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was particularly known for his cartoons and sporting imagery. This print is typical of his light-hearted style, showing the figures of John Bull and Britannia, both symbolising Great Britain, taking ‘Britain’s best cycle’ for a test spin. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illlustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921. |
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| Accession number | E.705-1919 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2005 |
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