Bus stop flag; "Self-cleaning" combined bus & coach stop flag, circa 1950

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Reference number	1995/2246
Description	This combined bus and coach stop flag features an eye-catching positive and reverse colour version of the roundel. It combines the compulsory bus and request coach stop signs in one. The style was in production until around 1969 when the coach services transferred to the National Bus Company. It was known as 'self-cleaning' due to its shape, which allowed rain water to rinse the surface.
Manufacturer	Burnham London
Dates	circa 1950
Collection	Signs
Object type	Bus stop flag
Location	Covent Garden London by Design
Topics	Sign Bus Coach Flag Bus
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	400mm
  Width	460mm
  Depth	80mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	White Red Black Green

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Vitreous enamel
  Font	Johnston

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Burnham London, circa 1950
  Commissioner	London Transport Executive, circa 1950
  Designer	Hans Schleger, 1935 - 1947

• Associated companies, people and places

  People

  Attribute	Value
  People	Hans Schleger - 1935-1947