Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.227
Object Name
Poster
Title
Christmas Fair 1976 FSU
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Events
Christmas
Description
Screenprinted poster, âChristmas fair 1976 Chelsea town hall Thursday 11th Novâ in white on the red background. To the left of the page is a simple white print of a couple of people in historical outfits - one with a top hat and long frock coat, the other with a floral hat and long coat with white fur trim and muffs, holding a basket of gifts . To the right is âFSUâ in a white square.
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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