Poster; When in doubt take the Underground, by John Hassall, 1913

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Reference number	1983/4/551
Description	The Underground group published this publicity poster, designed by the prolific illustrator John Hassall, in 1913. Hassall was one of few eminent figures in commercial art at the turn of the century. His unique comic style earned him commissions from Colman's, Nestlé, Veritas Gas Mantles and the British Vacuum Cleaner Company.
Artist	John Hassall
Dates	1913
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Weather Umbrellas Men Cartoons Safety Commuting Underground lines London's transport system
Completeness	87% 87% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

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

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Green Beige

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	When in doubt take the Underground
  Text	WHEN IN DOUBT TAKE THE UNDERGROUND WHETHER YOU THINK OF TIME...WEATHER...COST SAFETY OR COMFORT OR ANY OTHER THING UNDERGROUND IS THE BEST SOLUTION

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	John Hassall, 1913
  Printer	Hassall Designs Co,
  Publisher	Underground Electric Railway Company Ltd, 1913