The London Museum
Poster
late 1950s-early 1960s (made)
late 1950s-early 1960s (made)
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Poster advertising 'The London Museum' featuring an illustration of a Hansom Cab. The carriage is seen from the side (The horse that would have pulled it is not shown), in a flat, slightly abstracted form. A man with 'mutton chop' moustache and wearing a top hat is seated within the carriage, while the driver, who sits on a platform at the back of the carriage, wears a brown cape and bowler hat. The wheel is denoted by a large circle with a small red disc at its centre. Below the Image is information about the Museum, its location, opening hours, and the closest Tube stations. The artist's name 'Eckersley' is printed in the upper right corner.
Object details
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Title | The London Museum (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph and screenprint |
Brief description | Poster advertising 'The London Museum' featuring an illustration of a Hansom Cab, designed by Tom Eckersley, printed by Leonard Ripley & Co., United Kingdom, late 1950s or early 1960s |
Physical description | Poster advertising 'The London Museum' featuring an illustration of a Hansom Cab. The carriage is seen from the side (The horse that would have pulled it is not shown), in a flat, slightly abstracted form. A man with 'mutton chop' moustache and wearing a top hat is seated within the carriage, while the driver, who sits on a platform at the back of the carriage, wears a brown cape and bowler hat. The wheel is denoted by a large circle with a small red disc at its centre. Below the Image is information about the Museum, its location, opening hours, and the closest Tube stations. The artist's name 'Eckersley' is printed in the upper right corner. |
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Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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Other number | LS.2009 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.1012-2004 |
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Record created | April 28, 2006 |
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