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"Wheatstone's Tape Telegraph 1858" original GPO lithograph poster by Eric Fraser

About the Item

"Wheatstone's Tape Telegraph 1858" an original late 40's colour lithograph advertising poster by Eric George Fraser from a series depicting discoveries and inventions in telecommunications, issued by the General Post Office. Great Britain, late 1940s.
  • Creator:
    Eric Fraser (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.01 in (50.8 cm)Width: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. please see photos for any creasing, small tears, staining, foxing, browning, small paper losses on edges etc...
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2132339454292

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