Poster; Bluebells; Kew Gardens, by Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1920
Main details
Reference number | 1983/4/852 |
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Description | The Underground commissioned this poster in 1920. It encourages passengers to go to see the spectacular bluebells at Kew Gardens. Every spring they fill the woods with colour. The view, captured here by Edward McKnight Kauffer, is particularly captivating in the evening as the sun sets behind the trees. |
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Dates | 1920 |
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Print code | 64.1000.11.2.20 |
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Completeness | 87% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 762mmWidth 508mmDescriptive size Double crownColour Attribute Value Colour - Green
- Yellow
- Blue
Item content Attribute Value Object title Bluebells; Kew GardensText Blue Bells 'Dark bluebells drench'd with dews of Summer eves' Matthew Arnold KEW GARDENSDesign Attribute Value Stylistic approach Flat colour -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1920Printer Dangerfield Printing Company Ltd,Publisher Underground Electric Railways Company Ltd, 1920