
4 0 c m
28cm
actual image size: 20cm x 32cm
Description
Poster produced for the London & North Eastern Railway to promote Harwich as a gateway to the continent. Illustrated with a variety of different continental flags. Artwork by Austin Cooper (1890 -1964). The artist was born in Manitoba, Canada and studied art in Cardiff, Wales. Cooper commenced his career as a commercial artist in Montreal, but returned to London in 1922 to design posters for the LNER, Indian State Railways and London Transport. Printed by the Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd,
Image Details
Image Ref.
10176094
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