Poster; London's museums, by Joan Beales, 1955

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Reference number	1983/4/6723
Artist	Joan Beales
Dates	1955
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	355-559M-1100. 255/152M/2250
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Victoria and Albert Museum Geological Museum Museums & galleries
Completeness	85% 85% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	1016mm
  Width	635mm
  Descriptive size	Double royal

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	London's museums
  Text	Dinosaurs are further in time than in yards from Hawker Hunters; the Parthenon is no more than a minute from Magna Carta; and Nelson's tunic with its torn epaulette is but a bus ride from the Victory's log book. Time stands still in the moment of beauty or triumph...Make the most of your public transport

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Joan Beales, 1955
  Printer	The Baynard Press,
  Publisher	London Transport, 1955