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Original Vintage Poster BIF British Industries Fair London 1935 Art Deco Design

$1,188.76
£850
€1,016.49
CA$1,630.03
A$1,819.98
CHF 954.92
MX$22,461.72
NOK 12,003.49
SEK 11,231.40
DKK 7,583.19
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About the Item

Original vintage event poster for the BIF British Industries Fair held in London from 18 February to 3 March 1935 Engineering and Hardware section will be held in Birmingham 20-31 May featuring a striking Art Deco design by Tom Purvis (1888-1959) featuring a stylised image of a man in a helmet holding a key with the bold text in red lettering. Excellent condition, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    Tom Purvis (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Backed on linen. Excellent condition, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012623717682

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