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Terence Cuneo British Railway Poster, Original Vintage Lithograph, 1957-1958

About the Item

Original vintage British Railways advertising poster "Progress: Every week British railways modernization plan goes further ahead." Print from a painting by Terence Cuneo for the cover of the Unilever Magazine "Progress" Winter Issue, 1957-1958. Published by the British Transport Commission. Printed by Waterlow & Sons, Ltd., London & Dunstable. Image measures 38" H x 48" W not including a 1" margin. Terence Cuneo (1906-1986) was a distinguished British painter famous for his scenes of railways, horses and military action. He was also the official artist for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
  • Creator:
    Terence Cuneo (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957-1958
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The condition is good. The poster is conserved on linen and has a bit of paper loss in the bottom right-hand margin, as well as some staining. There is a repaired tear lower left.
  • Seller Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU187539095383
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