1990 (made)
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Paper bag produced by the toiletries and cosmetics retailers, The Body Shop, printed with statistics and information about recycled paper. The design on the bag consists of a vertical line of tree-like forms and is lettered with the words 'THIS / BAG / IS MADE FROM / RECYCLED PAPER / every action counts in the battle to save the planet'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on recycled paper |
| Brief description | Paper bag produced by the Body Shop UK Ltd., and designed by Frances Myers, printed with information on recycled paper, lithograph on recycled paper, Great Britain, 1990 |
| Physical description | Paper bag produced by the toiletries and cosmetics retailers, The Body Shop, printed with statistics and information about recycled paper. The design on the bag consists of a vertical line of tree-like forms and is lettered with the words 'THIS / BAG / IS MADE FROM / RECYCLED PAPER / every action counts in the battle to save the planet'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'THIS / BAG / IS MADE FROM / RECYCLED PAPER / every action counts in the battle to save the planet' (Lettered) |
| Object history | The Body Shop, owned by Anita and Gordon Roddick and founded in 1976, has been notable during the 1980's for its positive attitude to environmental conservation. It has campaigned against vivisection and abuse of animals and more recently (1989-90) has highlighted, through advertising, such as is seen on this bag, other social and environmental problems such as the lack of childcare facilities provided through central government for working mothers. |
| Production | Departmental notes previously stated that Jon Crossland was the designer however this information has been crossed out and replaced with Frances Myers. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1990 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.2005-1990 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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