Poster - 'Flying at Hendon Go By Underground', Johnson Riddle & Co., London, 1914

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Summary:: Colour poster promoting air shows at Hendon Aerodrome in Northern London and encouraging spectators to travel there via the London Underground Railway system. Illustrated by Tony Sarg (1880-1942) and printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co, London, 1914.
Description:: Rectangular poster with colour printing on matte paper. Printed blue and white text along lower edge framed by a red and yellow border. Poster features a detailed cartoon scene, viewed from above, depicting a large group of spectators behind a fenced area, watching an air show. People are seated in rows of chairs directly behind the fence whilst others stand near by. Behind them, are two parked motor vehicles with their roofs folded down, containing more jovial spectators. A biplane, with several photographers and onlookers near by, is visible at the top of the scene. A green two-storey building beside a raised Union Jack Flag is situated to the left and a brass band is visible in the lower right corner.
Printed signature of artist and date in lower right corner.
Poster has canvas backing that is also visible along the top and bottom edges.
Acquisition Information:: Loan & Subsequent Donation from Mr Alexander Copland, 2006
Acknowledgement:: Donated from the Estate of Alexander Ewart Copland.

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	63.5 cm (Width), 104.5 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	aircraft, aircraft hangars, illustrations, posters
Themes this item is part of:	Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	AIR TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Airports
Tertiary Classification:	promotional performances
Inscriptions:	Printed text, lower edge: 'FLYING AT HENDON / GO BY UNDERGROUND THURSDAYS/ FRIDAYS / SATURDAYS / ELECTRIC RAILWAY HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER. JOHNSON, RIDDLE & CO., LTD., LONDON, S.E. 678-1350-15-6-14'. Printed signature: 'TONY/ SARG/14'.
Printer & Publisher:	Johnson Riddle & Co., United Kingdom, 1914