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The first British greetings telegram

Print
1935 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lithograph printed in red and gold and signed within the design with the artist's initials.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe first British greetings telegram (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
The first British greetings telegram, designed by Margaret Calkin-James, issued by G.P.O. Great Britain, 1935.
Physical description
Lithograph printed in red and gold and signed within the design with the artist's initials.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Width: 21.6cm
Credit line
Given by Mr A. J. Branston
Collection
Accession number
E.3774-1983

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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