Produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. The cushion shows spectators watching a golfer taking a putt on the green. Artwork by Tom Purvis (1888-1957), who rallied for the professionalisation of commercial art. In 1930 he was one of the group of artists who founded the Society of Industrial Artists, which campaigned for improved standards of training for commercial artists in order to broaden their scope of employment. He became one of the first Royal Designers for Industry in 1936.
This cushion artwork produced around 1930 for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire.
We now offer size, fabric & filling options on selected cushion collections. So please use the drop menu on the right, to customize your order.
Fabric options:
- Vegan–friendly, super soft faux suede (100% Polyester) with a coloured back panel and zip fasting.
- Our 100% cotton / linen mix gives a natural feel and look. It is finished with a concealed zip.
- All our heritage and retro collections are best suited to this fabric choice.
All cushions are:
- Lovingly handmade in UK
- Machine washable (check care label prior to washing)
- Design is Printed on one side only
cushion shows a golfing tournament and crowds of spectators are keenly watching a golfer taking a putt on the green. Cruden Bay Hotel can be seen in the background.