Dogget's Coat and Badge
Print
1962
1962
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The first set of six posters were commissioned by Guinness in 1956 to celebrate the 'Guinness Book of Records' in the second year of its publication. Each artist was given a copy of the book from which to choose their subjects. Designed for display in pubs and cafes, these large lithographic prints proved so popular that a second series was made in 1962.
This print was part of the second series and commemorates the oldest continuous rowing race in the world, est. 1715 on the River Thames in London.
This print was part of the second series and commemorates the oldest continuous rowing race in the world, est. 1715 on the River Thames in London.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Dogget's Coat and Badge (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Lithograph print by David Gentleman, 'Dogget's Coat and Badge'. Britain, 1962. |
| Physical description | Colour lithograph of Doggett's Coat and Badge in the Guinness Lithographs print series, depicting a scene of the historic race on the River Thames |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Summary | The first set of six posters were commissioned by Guinness in 1956 to celebrate the 'Guinness Book of Records' in the second year of its publication. Each artist was given a copy of the book from which to choose their subjects. Designed for display in pubs and cafes, these large lithographic prints proved so popular that a second series was made in 1962. This print was part of the second series and commemorates the oldest continuous rowing race in the world, est. 1715 on the River Thames in London. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1256-2023 |
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| Record created | October 27, 2023 |
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