About Frank Newbould
Lived 1887 – 1951 (aged 64). Frank Newbould was a British painter, graphic designer and designer.
Frank Parkinson Newbould (24 September 1887 – 24 December 1951) was an English poster artist, known for his travel posters and Second World War posters for the War Office as assistant to Abram Games.
Early life He was born in Bradford,
Career
He worked mostly in London from the interwar period specialising in travel posters. His clients included the Empire Marketing Board; London Transport and its predecessors; the London & North Eastern, Great Western and London, Midland and Scottish Railways, and the Orient and Cunard Lines.
In 1942 he joined the War Office as assistant to Abram Games, where he produced eleven posters, including a series Your Britain, Fight for it Now. He died in London on 24 December 1951.
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Who was Frank Newbould?
British graphic designer (1887–1951)
When was Frank Newbould born?
Frank Newbould was born on 24 September 1887 in Bradford.
When did Frank Newbould die?
Frank Newbould died on 24 December 1951 in London.
What was Frank Newbould's occupation?
Frank Newbould was a painter, graphic designer and designer.
What nationality was Frank Newbould?
Frank Newbould was British.
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