Title - A Choice of Over 100 Bathing Resorts on the East Coast - Then and Now.
Artist - Alfred Reginald Thomson (1894-1979).
Description - A split-screen image showing a "Then" depiction of bathing machines and ladies in full dress from the Victorian era, and a "Now" depiction of some legs and part of a bathing costume showing the more open time for women of the 1930s.
The LNER produced a number of Then and Now posters, to show how they were part of the modernising world of the 1930s.
Year Published - c1931
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm)
Other Details:
Original Vintage LNER British Railway Travel Poster.
Published by the London & North Eastern Railway
Printed in England by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, Lith. London W.C.2
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+, un-conserved.
Folds with very minor wear through, many small edge tears. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Alfred Reginald Thomson was born in Bangalore, India. He studied at the John Hassell Art School in Kensington, later becoming a commercial artist and illustrator. He was also an Official War Artist, and worked at the 1948 London Olympic Games. He became a full member of the RA in 1945.
He produced posters for the LNER, ICI and other big businesses. His work is held in many collections and galleries.
