{"product_id":"scottish-athletics-poster-edinburgh-southern-harriers-interest-colour-lithograph-1926","title":"1926 Scottish Athletics Poster. Edinburgh Southern Harriers Interest. Colour Lithograph","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThis is a very rare survivor and you certainly will not find another one. Not only is it an attractive artwork in its own right, but it is also an interesting historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThis is a printed chromo-lithograph poster (not photographically produced but printed with screens). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe poster was printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co in Nottingham (lots of old pantomime and theatrical posters were printed here in the early 20th century). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe poster was made to advertise the Fifth Annual Athletic Meeting - which was held at Powderhall Grounds in Edinburgh on Saturday 19th June in 1926 at 3 pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe stars of the event were the Edinburgh Southern Harriers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThere was sprinting, jumping, cycle racing, distance running, football fives, and a special Ladies' Sprint Race (confined to members of the Edinburgh Women's Athletic Club). Oh! and a five-a-side football tournament.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt was a shilling to get into the grounds and sixpence for children - if you wanted to watch all the events from the stands - then you would have to pay an extra sixpence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe poster shows to the right: three tall figures in running whites finishing a sprint and breaking through the finishing tape - there are some cycling images to the top left. Below are more racing cyclists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt is a fantastic old poster - and just amazing that this sheet of paper survives yet the Powderhall Stadium in Edinburgh has long been demolished and is now home to a business park. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe Edinburgh Southern Harriers (whose most famous member was possibly Alan Wells) also no longer exists either - having merged in 1996 to form the City of Edinburgh Athletic Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eSo this is a very special historical record.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe poster is printed on rather thin lower-grade paper - as the poster was never designed to be kept but just posted up in local shops or at Powderhall Grounds - and then torn down after the event. So a bit of a miracle it has survived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt is in pretty good condition given that it is nearly 100 years old - there are some creases to the sheet (acceptable due to the age and nature of the poster) - but no nasty tears or fading to the colours. The sheet has not been glued down onto any backing board. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003eThe frame measures: 61 x 47.5 cm. The image size is 45.5 x 33 cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt is beautifully presented as I had to have it all framed and glazed by a professional framer a few months ago  - it has a fresh cream window mount and simple black frame, as photographed.  All ready to hang straight on your wall. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36949295726656,"sku":"Sold for £495 plus £50 discount to James C","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1926-scottish-athletics-poster-edinburgh-southern-harriers-interest-colour-lithograph-british-prints-148.webp?v=1786260606","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-athletics-poster-edinburgh-southern-harriers-interest-colour-lithograph-1926","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}