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40 x 50 Royal Quad vintage travel poster titled
"Edinburgh - The Palace of Holyroodhouse," created by artist Fred Taylor for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) around 1930.
Poster Details
Artist: Fred Taylor (1875–1963), a prominent British poster artist known for his architectural subjects.
Subject: The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, shown with a royal carriage entering the grounds, accompanied by soldiers on horseback and a military band in the foreground.
Purpose: Commissioned by the LNER to promote rail travel to Edinburgh from its various stations and agencies.
Historical Context: This specific design was part of a series; in 1930, Taylor was also commissioned to design ceiling paintings for the Underline Restaurant at York Station. |
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