Designer: | Beard, Freda Mildred (1897-1984) |
Country: | UK |
Decade: | 1920 |
Year: | 1929 |
Dimensions: | 102.0 x 64.0 cm | 40.157480314800004 x 25.196850393600002 inches |
Condition: | Very good | | B + |
Linen backed | |
Publisher: | Southern Railway of England |
Printed by: | Sanders Phillips and Co., Ltd., The Baynard Press, London, England. |
Category: |
Railroad Travel |
Introducing a truly unique and scarce vintage travel poster originally issued by the Southern Railway of England in 1929 under the captivating slogan "Explore London via Short Sea Routes."
This poster showcases a mesmerizing artwork by Freda Beard, vividly portraying Buckingham Palace, the iconic royal residence, in elegant shades of white and gray, surrounded by lush green trees and exquisite gardens.
The Southern Railway, often abbreviated as 'Southern,' was a prominent British railway company formed during the 1923 Grouping. It played a pivotal role in connecting London to the Channel ports, South West England, coastal resorts, and Kent.
At the bottom of the poster, you'll find a list of the connected cities, including London, Berlin, Brussels, Madrid, Lisbon, Marseille, Paris, Rome, Vienna, and Istanbul.
This poster is in excellent condition, meticulously mounted on linen, preserving its vintage charm and historical significance.