Charles H. Baker

1880-c.1940

"The End", Tailpiece for a Book on Railways

Ref: 1663

Watercolour over ink, 9 by 11 cm

Provenance: The Malcolm Guest Collection of Railway Memorabilia

 

Charles Baker was a poster designer for railway companies in the 1920s and 1930s, his best known work being his dramatic poster Snowdonia for LMS Railway. He also illustrated maps, promotional literature and books on the British Railway System. 

 

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