Bus stop flag; Hans Schleger style bus stop flag with bronze frame for a combined bus & coach request stop, circa 1950

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Reference number	1995/2258
Description	This combined bus and coach stop flag sign was introduced in the 1950s. It was mainly used on the more suburban and rural routes, which had both bus and Green Line coach services.This style of sign was designed by Hans Schleger in 1935, and uses a simplified version of the roundel. It remained in production until the introduction of 'self- cleaning' flags during the 1950s.
Designer	Hans Schleger
Dates	1935-1947
Collection	Signs
Object type	Bus stop flag
Location	Covent Garden London by Design
Topics	Sign Bus Stop Flag Coach Bus
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	805mm
  Width	620mm
  Depth	25mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red Green White Black

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	Bus Stop request

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Vitreous enamel Bronze alloy frame

• People involved

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

• Associated companies, people and places

  People

  Attribute	Value
  People	Hans Schleger - circa 1950