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Poster; Wear or carry something white, by Bruce Angrave, 1942

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Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1983/4/5552
Description
Blackout restrictions were applied in London in September 1939 as a defence against air raids. Street lighting was reduced, buses had headlamp covers fitted and their internal lighting was shaded. This made the smooth and safe running of services difficult for both passengers and staff. This poster was commissioned by London Transport in 1942, and formed part of a series by the artist Bruce Angrave. His light-hearted designs carried a serious message regarding the particular hazards of the Blackout. This poster advises pedestrians to wear or carry something white so that they could be seen more easily.
Artist
Dates
1942
Collection
Object type
  • Poster
Print code
842/1861S.1,250
Location
Topics
Completeness
87%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    623mm
    Width
    502mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Blue
    • Purple
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    Wear or carry something white
    Text
    In the Blackout When you're walking home at night - Wear or carry something White
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Artist
    Bruce Angrave, 1942
    Printer
    The Baynard Press,
    Publisher
    London Transport, 1942
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Borough
    Greater London,