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'The Middle of the Road' by Sir Philip Gibbs

Print
1923 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Book jacket for 'The Middle of the Road' depicting an intense man, half-length, in an overcoat and hat, walking along a country lane purposefully. There is a review at the foot of the front cover by the Daily Graphic reading 'A brilliant picture of England's post-war problems'. There are autumnal trees behind the man and streaks of pink light across the sky.

Object details

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Object type
Title'The Middle of the Road' by Sir Philip Gibbs (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed book jacket
Brief description
Book jacket for 'The Middle of the Road' by Sir Philip Gibbs, published by Hutchinson. Great Britain, 1923.
Physical description
Book jacket for 'The Middle of the Road' depicting an intense man, half-length, in an overcoat and hat, walking along a country lane purposefully. There is a review at the foot of the front cover by the Daily Graphic reading 'A brilliant picture of England's post-war problems'. There are autumnal trees behind the man and streaks of pink light across the sky.
Dimensions
  • Height: 298mm
  • Width: 192mm
Dimensions measured 02/07/2013
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Accession number
E.1567-1987

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Record createdJuly 1, 2013
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