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Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers (b / w photo)
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Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers (b / w photo)
6008259 Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers. Illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22332682
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Announcements Arrangement Artistic Business Business Enterprises Carriages Coach Commercial Corporations Daily Forms Free Trade Glazed Goods Transport Hoarding Hoardings Journeyings Largest Lifts Moving Omnibus Publicity Roof Sign Size Small Spaces Travellers Travellers Travelling Underground Sandwichman Sized
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This print captures a fascinating glimpse into the world of trade and travel in the 1920s. Titled "Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers" this artistic arrangement showcases the daily sights encountered by commuters on London's Underground railway. The small-sized, glazed advertisements adorn the roof of an underground carriage, while illuminated wall spaces and hoardings compete for attention. The largest sign belongs to British Thomson Houston Co Ltd, a prominent business enterprise of the time. Sandwiched between these advertising marvels is a moving hoarding carried by a sandwichman, highlighting the cheapness and convenience of goods transport. The photo not only reflects the commercial aspect of early twentieth-century Britain but also hints at its bustling atmosphere. It speaks volumes about the era's emphasis on commerce, free trade, and business enterprises as key drivers of progress. As we delve into this image from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are transported back to an age when journeying was both practical necessity and opportunity for exploration. Travellers studying various forms would have been immersed in this vibrant visual landscape during their travels. Overall, this photograph serves as a historical testament to the dynamic nature of trade and travel in mid-20th century Britain while offering us a glimpse into an era long gone yet forever preserved through art.
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