Progression proofs for a Bartholomew advertising poster
A sequence of images showing what are known as 'progression proofs'. They demonstrate how each individual colour contributes to the finished image.
These progression proofs are for one of Bartholomew's advertising posters from the 1930s.
Advertising poster, 1933 — full-colour proof
This is the finished version of an advertising poster designed for Bartholomew by J G Rennie. Rennie was employed by the Edinburgh-based printing firm, Mclagan & Cumming, and he was one of Bartholomew's favoured artists.
Posters such as these advertised Bartholomew's half-inch map series — a series that was specifically aimed at bicycle and motor tourists.
Progression proof — buff
This is the proof of the buff coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — yellow two
This is the proof of the yellow number two coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — black
This is the proof of the black coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — blue four
This is the proof of the blue number four coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — pink seven
This is the proof of the pink number seven coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — blue
This is the proof of the pure blue coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — red nine
This is the proof of the red number nine coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
Progression proof — black 10
This is the proof of the black number 10 coloured layer of the 1933 advertising poster.
