Title - Mind That Door.
Artist - Harry Arthur Riley (1895-1966).
Description - A public information poster produced by the Railway Executive on the safety subject of passengers opening doors without looking. It depicts a concerned looking couple on the platform trying to avoid being hit by a door being opened by the hand of an unseen man. Throughout the history of slam-door trains this was a safety concern.
Year Published - c1950s
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm)
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Information Poster.
Published by The Railway Executive No 49.
Printed in Great Britain by Waterlow & Sons Limited London and Dunstable
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+/A-, un-conserved.
Folds with slight wear. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Harry Riley was a hugely talented artist who worked in a wide range of media. He is probably best known for the posters that he did for British Railways, BOAC and Quantas and his work now is highly sought-after. He was a member of The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour.
