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Maurice Beck, 1886-1960

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Reference number
1997/66
Name
Maurice Beck
Born
1886
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

    AttributeValue
    Biography
    During the 1920s Maurice Beck was head photographer for British Vogue and created a large number of photographic magazine covers. In 1933 he designed a large photomontage poster for the Empire Marketing Board.
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group and London Transport, 1930-1934
    Role
    Artist,