Harold F Hutchison

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Reference number	1997/216
Name	Harold F Hutchison
Born	unknown
Collection	People
Object type	Person
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Biography

  Attribute	Value
  Biography	Harold F Hutchison's first job was in 1922 as a trainee executive with Unilever. He later worked in their advertising department. In 1928 he became copy and production editor of a London advertising agency. In 1934 he returned to Unilever where he became the copy production executive. He joined London Transport as publicity officer in 1947 and retired in 1966. In 1951 he was appointed chairman of the Design and Industries Association. As well as commissioning poster artists Hutchison re-designed the Underground map himself, although his design was not popular and did not last long. In addition to his work for London Transport Harold Hutchison also wrote a number of historical books.
  Employment	London Transport Publicity Officer, 1947 - 1966 Designed maps for London Transport, 01/01/1961 - 31/12/1963
  Role	Staff, Artist,