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40 x 50 Royal Quad vintage British railway travel poster titled "The Continent," originally published around 1925 to 1935 to promote travel by train to mainland Europe.
Poster Details
Artist: The artwork was created by W. Smithson Broadhead.
Subject: It depicts a vibrant scene of well-dressed people at a pavement cafe, possibly intended to represent Paris or Berlin.
Railway Companies: The poster was a joint marketing effort for the "Big Four" British railway companies: G.W. (Great Western), LMS (London, Midland and Scottish), LNE (London and North Eastern), and Southern Railways.
Purpose: It was designed to advertise ferry and rail services to "The Continent" (mainland Europe) through principal stations and agencies |
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