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Original Vintage London Underground Poster Hercules Nemean Lion Greek Mythology
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Original vintage travel poster issued by the Underground Electric Railway Company Ltd.: Overcome the difficulty of the journey travel by underground. Stunning black and white design by Frederick Charles Herrick (1887-1970) of a muscular man fighting and slaying the Nemean lion under the title - Hercules - depicting the first of the Twelve Labors of Hercules from Greek mythology - with the stylized text below. The London Electric Railway (LER; 1910-1933) operated three lines on the London Underground until it was merged into the London Passenger Transport Board. Printed by Sanders and Phillips Co. Very good condition, restored tears on margin, light marks, backed on linen.
- Creator:Frederick Charles Herrick (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1921
- Condition:Very good condition, restored tears on margin, light marks, backed on linen.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1012616229602
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