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The Open Gate
Frederic Charles Herrick1925
- Attribution
- Frederic Charles Herrick (English, 1887-1970) printed by The Baynard Press published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited
- Medium
- Color lithograph on cream wove paper
- Physical dimensions
- Sheet: 101.5 × 62 cm (40 × 24 7/16 in.)
- Credit line
- Gift of Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited
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Here, an open gate, emblazoned with the red circle and blue bar of the Underground logo, beckons all to the delights of the countryside—green grass, blue skies, open spaces, and even games. Frederick Charles Herrick’s poster is a superb example of how Underground posters invited Londoners to escape the dark coal smoke of the city to the countryside, where they could enjoy the benefits of fresh air and natural beauty.
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