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General Post Office Advertisement
An interesting advertisement illustration for the General Post Office, showing a repetition of a hand clutching a telephone, at your service!, as it were. One of the hands is coming from the globe, giving the idea that the call can be made from anywhere. Date: circa 1939
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Media ID 32264906
© CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans
Annual Buyers Call Clutching Coming Giving Globe Guide Hands Idea Interesting Knight Office Repetition Telephone Made
8"x6" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 15.2cm (8" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 22.8cm x 17.7cm (9" x 7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This advertisement illustration, hailing from circa 1939, showcases an intriguing advertisement for the General Post Office. The design features a repetition of a hand, each one clutching a telephone, conveying the notion that a call can be made from anywhere in the world. One of the hands emerges from a globe, adding an element of global connectivity and reach. This striking image, reminiscent of the 1930s and 30s, is a testament to the advancements in communication technology during that era. The Annual Buyers' Guide of the Mary Evans Prints Online, known as the March of the Women Collection, offers this fascinating piece of advertising art. The knight-like figure in the background, with his sword raised, symbolizes the power and reliability of the General Post Office in facilitating long-distance communication. This illustration, with its timeless appeal and intriguing concept, continues to captivate viewers and serves as a reminder of the significant role the postal service played in shaping the communication landscape of the past.
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