Poster
20th century (printed)
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A colour lithograph poster advertising the London and North Eastern Railway Co., Ltd. The poster depicts a stylized image showing a group of men and women on their way to a picnic. The group are shown walking through poppies and carrying items including picnic baskets and a parasol.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Poster designed by Tom Purvis,' East Coast by London & North Eastern Railway', advertising the London and North Eastern Railway, colour lithograph, Great Britain, 20th century |
| Physical description | A colour lithograph poster advertising the London and North Eastern Railway Co., Ltd. The poster depicts a stylized image showing a group of men and women on their way to a picnic. The group are shown walking through poppies and carrying items including picnic baskets and a parasol. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Tom Purvis' (Signed) |
| Credit line | Given by the London and North Eastern Railway Co., Ltd. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.565-1928 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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