Robert Forsythe

Robert Forsythe, 54 Wardour Street, City of Westminster, London W1, 2017 • Brief revelation of a stunning art deco ghost sign for a theatrical tailor. The premises had previously been known as Cafe 35.

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leegschrift says:

2018/04/06 at 10:34

Welcome to the dark!

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By Vici MacDonald
On 2018/04/04
1 Comment

2017, City of Westminster, London, Shopfront Elegy, W1

art deco, ghost sign, knit and sew, tailor, uncovered

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