Poster; Play between 6 and 12, by Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1931

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Reference number	1983/4/2999
Description	This Underground publicity poster was published in 1931. Edward McKnight Kauffer has used text as an integral part of his design. The bold geometric forms show the significant influence of modernism on poster art.
Artist	Edward McKnight Kauffer
Dates	1931
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	7. 1500. 1/31.
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Entertainment Clocks Art deco Entertainment
Completeness	90% 90% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	1016mm
  Width	635mm
  Descriptive size	Double royal

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Pink Blue

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Play between 6 and 12
  Text	PLAY BETWEEN 6 AND 12 THE BRIGHT HOURS GO BY UNDERGROUND

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Stylistic influence	Futurism

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1931
  Printer	Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd,
  Publisher	Underground Electric Railway Company Ltd, 1931

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Borough	Greater London,