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Royal Quad 40 x 50 1931 London Underground Map designed by artist Enid Koelle.
Design Features & Details
• Theme: It is an early pictorial map of London. It features an elaborate banner across the top containing a quote from William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night: "I pray you, let us satisfy our eyes with the memorials and the things of fame that do renown this city."
• Illustrations: The border is adorned with vignettes of famous architectural landmarks across the city, including Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
• Purpose: Commissioned by the Underground Electric Railways Company of London, it stylized the metropolitan streets, parks, and landmarks to encourage sightseeing and leisure travel via the public transit network. |
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