| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02516 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 63.4 cm x 50.8 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Zero (Schleger, Hans) London Underground Railways The Baynard Press |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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In the blackout: to hail a bus or tram shine a torch on your hand
Description
British Second World War poster commissioned by London Transport to assist commuters to travel safely during blackouts. The image of a gloved hand in torchlight indicates a method of hailing trams or buses at night during blackout. The title is separate and positioned in the upper quarter, in white outlined grey, in red and in black. The text is partially integrated and placed in the lower quarter, in black. The London Transport emblem is located in the lower right.
This poster is one in a series issued by London Transport designed by Zero. Zero (also known by the name Hans Schleger) designed posters for London Transport between 1935-1947.