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Station frieze sign; Station name frieze plate from the Central line platforms at Oxford Circus station

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Reference number	1998/11895
Description	White background with "Oxford Circus" in black Johnston typeface & 1" red stripe along top and bottom
Collection	Signs
Object type	Station frieze sign
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	28%

Physical description

Dimensions
Attribute Value
Height
228mm
Width
1815mm
Depth
3mm

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Global Poster Gallery

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Plan your school visit

Sheila Robinson: printmaking in posters

Station frieze sign; Station name frieze plate from the Central line platforms at Oxford Circus station

Physical description

Opening times

Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	228mm
Width	1815mm
Depth	3mm

Station frieze sign; Station name frieze plate from the Central line platforms at Oxford Circus station

Main details

Physical description

Museum galleries and Shop