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Poster; Please stand on the right of the escalator, by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird), 1944

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Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1983/4/5709
Description
This poster, designed by Cyril Kenneth Bird (Fougasse), was published by London Transport during the Second World War. An established code of conduct on the Underground was particularly important at this time to keep passengers safe and services running smoothly. Procedures such as 'Stand on the right of the escalator' were becoming familiar slogans for public information posters. Fougasse always used humour to communicate with the passengers and present everyday instructions and advice in an eye-catching and memorable way.
Artist
Dates
1944
Collection
Object type
  • Poster
Print code
644.1255s.1500
Location
Topics
Completeness
100%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    623mm
    Width
    502mm
    Descriptive size
    Panel poster
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    Please stand on the right of the escalator
    Text
    PLEASE STAND ON THE RIGHT OF THE ESCALATOR
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Stylistic approach
    Cartoon
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Artist
    Fougasse, 1944
    Printer
    Fosh and Cross Ltd, 1944
    Publisher
    London Transport, 1944
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Borough
    Greater London,
    People
    AttributeValue
    People
    Cyril Kenneth Bird - 1944