Poster; Wear or carry something white, by Bruce Angrave, 1942
Main details
Reference number | 1983/4/5552 |
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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. |
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Dates | 1942 |
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Print code | 842/1861S.1,250 |
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Completeness | 87% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 623mmWidth 502mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Blue
- Purple
Item content Attribute Value Object title Wear or carry something whiteText In the Blackout When you're walking home at night - Wear or carry something White -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Bruce Angrave, 1942Printer The Baynard Press,Publisher London Transport, 1942 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Greater London,