Roundel drawing; standard layout of the "Registered Design" version of the Johnston Underground bullseye [roundel], circa 1925
Main details
Reference number | 2000/9202 |
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Description | This is the earliest known drawing of the Underground's standard bullseye design, as re-designed by Edward Johnston in 1925. The diagram shows Johnston's design guidelines for the symbol, including the exact proportions, measurements and colours to be used with the 'pecked' Underground lettering. At the bottom are the registered design numbers for two variations of the sign. The symbol was known as the roundel after 1972. |
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Dates | circa 1925 |
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Completeness | 72% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 365mmWidth 550mmDepth 32 framedmm -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Commissioner London Electric Railway, circa 1925Publisher LER, circa 1925Draughted by Office of the Signal Engineer, -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company London Electric Railway,