Frederick Charles Herrick, 1887-1970
Main details
Reference number | 1996/4923 |
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Name | Frederick Charles Herrick |
AKA | F C Herrick |
Born | 1887 |
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Completeness | 36% |
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Biography
Attribute Value Biography F C Herrick studied at Leicester College of Art and Crafts and the Royal College of Art.
He designed the famous Wembley Lion logo for the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 and also worked as a painter. A prolific poster designer he also produced posters for the Anchor Line and the RMSP.
Most of his many Underground posters were designed for the Baynard Press, where he was Head of Studio. (Green 1990)Education Leicester College of Art and Crafts ,Royal College of Art,Employment Designed posters for the Underground Group and London Transport, 1920-1933Role Artist,