Alf Cooke Ltd.
United Kingdom Natural and Industrial Resources, 1951 (c.)
39 x 28 ½ in
99 x 73 cm
99 x 73 cm
GB2142
Pictorial poster map of Great Britain highlighting the natural resources and infrastructure of the country. It was printed by the famous firm of Alf Cook and Son Ltd, a venerable...
Pictorial poster map of Great Britain highlighting the natural resources and infrastructure of the country.
It was printed by the famous firm of Alf Cook and Son Ltd, a venerable firm based in Leeds, stationers and printers since the Victorian period. During World War II, they produced a series of propaganda map posters.
This poster was published a little later, after the war, and is possibly an attempt to publicise the natural advantages in Great Britain during a grim period just after the conflict. The bright, cheerful colouring notes farmland, forests and areas where a mixture of farming was present. In addition, areas of natural resources, such as iron, coal and aluminium are noted. Finally, the country is linked with its dense rail network.
Laid down on archival linen. Original colour. [GB2142]
It was printed by the famous firm of Alf Cook and Son Ltd, a venerable firm based in Leeds, stationers and printers since the Victorian period. During World War II, they produced a series of propaganda map posters.
This poster was published a little later, after the war, and is possibly an attempt to publicise the natural advantages in Great Britain during a grim period just after the conflict. The bright, cheerful colouring notes farmland, forests and areas where a mixture of farming was present. In addition, areas of natural resources, such as iron, coal and aluminium are noted. Finally, the country is linked with its dense rail network.
Laid down on archival linen. Original colour. [GB2142]
