The Popular Service Suits All Tastes 1913 - Poster

Commissioned by the Underground in 1913, the image is instantly recognisable as a pastiche of Willow Pattern, a popular china decoration adapted from a Chinese design in the 18th century. The features that this version shares with the original Willow Pattern are three figures crossing a bridge, a characteristic tree to the right, two doves, and a pagoda. The boat and teahouse have been replaced by a train and station building. The combination of elements tells the mythical story of a Chinese maiden and her forbidden lover who elope. Pursued and killed by her enraged father, the couple are reincarnated as doves and find eternal happiness. The text below provides a witty play on words, with a punning reference to the popularity of the 'service', referring to the china dinner service and the train service.
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Brand London Transport Museum
SKU 21883
Product Name The Popular Service Suits All Tastes 1913 - Poster
Colour Blue
Poster Theme Transport
Transport Mode Underground
Orientation Portrait
Decade 1910
Size 19 X 30 inches (47 X 76 cm) approximately
Width (cm) 47.6
Credit Unknown
Date 1913
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