Poster; Thanks to the Underground, by Zero (Hans Schleger), 1935
Main details
Reference number | 1983/4/4235 |
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Description | London Transport commissioned this poster in 1935. It was designed by Hans Schleger to promote travel by Underground. London Transport sought to capitalise on its trademark. Like many poster artists of the day, Schleger has used the roundel as an integral part of the design. |
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Dates | 1935 |
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Print code | 35.3198.1000 |
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Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1016mmWidth 635mmDescriptive size Double royalColour Attribute Value Colour - Black
- Green
Item content Attribute Value Object title Thanks to the UndergroundText THANKS TO THE UNDERGROUND -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Zero, 1935Printer The Baynard Press, 1935Publisher London Transport, 1935 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Greater London,People Attribute Value People Hans Schleger - 1935
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