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RepositoryUniversity Archives and Special Collections Centre
Reference NumberTE/1/21/10
TitleA Childs Life May Depend on Your Brakes
DescriptionThe poster's slogan is italised and thus has the effect of movement. The text is black except life and brakes, which is red and in larger font. The slogan is split between the header and footer. The image is of a car tyre in black and yellow, the use of grading and brush strokes gives the appearance of movement. In the centre of the tyre is a black and white photograph of a smiling girl. The image is thus like a collage. The background colour is white. Measures, 75.5cm by 50.5cm. Printed by, Loxley Bros Ltd.
Date1948
TermRoad safety
Advertising
Graphic design
Child safety
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Access ConditionsOnly the digital image can be accessed, for preservation reasons.

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