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Percy Padden

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1997/283
Name
Percy Padden
Preferred name
Padden
Born
1885
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

    AttributeValue
    Biography
    Percy Padden ARCA, Studied at the Royal College of Art and went on to become a prominent poster designer in thw 1920s and 30s. He worked mainly for the Post Office and is best known for work promoting cruises on Mail Boats. His work is characterised by strong images with use of colour and form. His daughter was poster artist Daphne Padden.
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1921
    Role
    Artist,