'By the rushy-fringed bank, Where grows the willow and the osier dank' (Milton.)
Poster
1932 (issued), 1932 (designed)
1932 (issued), 1932 (designed)
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Colour lithograph poster featuring a quote from John Milton's Comus, advertising the London Underground Railways. Lettered 'E McKnight Kauffer '32'.
Object details
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Title | 'By the rushy-fringed bank, Where grows the willow and the osier dank' (Milton.) (trade title) |
Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
Brief description | 'By the rushy-fringed bank, Where grows the willow and the osier dank'. Colour lithograph poster featuring a quote from John Milton's 'Comus'. Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. Issued by the Underground Electric Railways Co. of London, Ltd., 1932. |
Physical description | Colour lithograph poster featuring a quote from John Milton's Comus, advertising the London Underground Railways. Lettered 'E McKnight Kauffer '32'. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'E McKnight Kauffer '32' (Signed and dated.) |
Credit line | Given by the Underground Electric Railways Co. |
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Literary reference | Milton, John. <u>Comus</u>. ca.1637. Known colloquially as 'Comus', the mask's full title is 'A Mask presented at Ludlow Castle 1634: on Michelmas night, before the right honorable John, Earl of Bridgewater, Viscount Brackley, Lord President of Wales, and one of His Majesty's most honorable privy council'. |
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Other number | 22/A10 - V&A microfiche |
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Accession number | E.3340-1932 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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