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Reference code
RSP/7/d/14/1
Title
Photograph: Lord Mayor's Show: emblemetical car
Date(s)
- [9 Nov 1922] (Creation)
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1 piece
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(1891-1970)
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Scope and content
Photograph of the 'emblemetical car' described in the Polytechnic magazine as 'emblematic of the various branches of education, in which the Poly has taken an active part in preparing London's sons and daughters to take their places as efficient units in the world's work'. The car included representations of Science, Art, Commerce and Literature and was followed by students of the Polytechnic who gained medals and distinctions via the City and Guilds of London Institute.
Photograph showing a close-up of the Polytechnic float featuring the George & Dragon device and a costumed girl sitting around it, with a model ship in her lap. Annotated on reverse 'LMS 1922'.
Enlargement of 2/E23/p
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Status: Open. Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000
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The Press Photographic Agency (Photopress), 8 Johnson's Court.
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Condition: Excellent
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Alternative Identifier
E24