Christmas

Made:
1951 in London
artist:
Maurice Wilson
printer:
The Baynard Press
maker:
London Transport Executive
Christmas

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Poster, London Transport, Christmas by Maurice Wilson, 1951, Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, printed by The Baynard Press, copyright: London Transport Museum. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Details

Category:
Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills
Object Number:
1992-7018
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 1016 mm x 635 mm
type:
poster
credit:
London Transport Museum (Covent Gdn)

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