'Please pack parcels very carefully'
Date
1957-1959
Collection
Creator(s)
Code
TE/1/2/1/iii
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Instructional poster designed by Tom Eckersley for the General Post Office.
Poster shows a broken ceramic figure, in the shape of a dog, in open wrapping. The white ceramic dog figure is decorated with black dalmatian spots, black ears, pink nose, and the dog is wearing a green locket dog collar. The ceramic dog is shedding a single crying tear. The poster slogan advises on the careful packing of parcels to avoid breakages.
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