1960 Paignton - British Railways Original Vintage Poster

About the Item

This wonderfully playful poster was created in 1960 for British Railways, promoting their routes to Paignton in Devon, England. Reading "Torbay's Ideal Holiday Centre, South Devon", the artwork by Tom Eckersley (1914-1996) depicts a minimalist girl holding a beach ball in the summer sun. The poster was published by British Railways (Western Region) and printed in Great Britain by Charles & Read Ltd. Tom Eckersley was well known for his long collaboration with London Transport, receiving an OBE for service to British poster design in 1948.

Creator:
Tom Eckersley 1 (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Poster is in fantastic condition with minimal signs of ageing and handling.
Seller Location:
Winchester, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8405233778912