Sourvenir; London Transport themed souvenir in the form of a novelty London Transport bus nic-nac tidy, 1970s
Main details
Reference number | 2003/4678 |
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Description | Novelty cotton London bus nic-nac tidy, with wooden and metal coat hanger. Representing a red double deck London Transport bus. Image incorporates 13 human figures which include, two school children, a Seihk gentleman with umbrella, an elderly woman with a dog, two females, a mother and two children, two city gents all in black and white with red cheeks and male driver and female conductor in black and white, with blue uniforms and red cheeks. Legend on advertising panel reads "Keep Things Tidy" in black on a blue background. Route depicted is number 12 and is shown to be serving "CHELSEA, PICCADILLY, REGENT STREET, CARNABY STREET, OXFORD CIRCUS THE ZOO". Seven pockets sewn onto front, on slightly unstiched. Manufacturers label to reverse. |
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Dates | 1970 - 1979 |
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Completeness | 70% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 580mmWidth 410mmDepth 10mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Black
- Blue
- Red
- White
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People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Cuckoobird, Peckham Bush, Tonbridge, KENT, 1970 - 1979