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One sheet rare 1938 London Transport poster titled "Visit Them by London Transport," created by the graphic design partnership of Tom Eckersley and Eric Lombers. It was designed to promote visits to London's museums, specifically the British Museum, Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, and the Horniman Museum.Poster FeaturesDesigners: Tom Eckersley (1914–1997) and Eric Lombers (1914–1978), known for their modernist influence and use of airbrush techniques.Subject Matter: The poster features a grid of eight diverse cultural artifacts, primarily masks and sculpted heads, from various museum collections.Identified Objects: Some of the artifacts shown include a Maori wooden head, a Peruvian portrait vase, a Greek drama mask, and a Japanese drama mask.Logistics: The bottom section provides specific travel instructions, such as taking the tram or bus to the Horniman Museum from the Elephant & Castle station.This design is a notable example of early 20th-century commercial art in Britain, using minimal text and striking visuals to convey its message. |
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