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Creator:
Abram Games, 1914–1996
Commissioned by London Transport, 1937–2004
Printed by Curwen Press
Title:
Round London Sightseeing Tour
Date:
1971
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph
Dimensions:
Sheet: 39 x 25 inches (99.1 x 63.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

In artist's hand, in black, bottom right corner: "A. GAMES". In black, in underground symbol at bottom, center: "ROUND LONDON| Over 20 miles of City and West End. Daily, hourly.| 10 00 - 21 00. Lasts about 2 hours. No booking.| From Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace Rd| (near Victoria Station). FARE 50p (Child 30p).| SIGHTSEEING TOUR."

Lettered, lower center: "ROUND LONDON | Over 20 miles of City and West End. Daily, hourly, 1000-2100. Lasts about 2 hours. No booking. From Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace Rd (near Victoria Station). FARE 50p (Child 30p). | SIGHTSEEING TOUR"

In black, bottom right corner: "A. GAMES"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Henry S. Hacker, Yale BA 1965
Copyright Status:
© TfL
Accession Number:
B2000.8.11
Classification:
Posters
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
bright | brightness (color) | colors | landmarks | logo | monuments | tour | tourism | underground railroads | underground railway stations | underground railway systems | underground railways
Associated Places:
England | Europe | London | United Kingdom
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:48746
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