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Women Artists of the General Post Office

Explore our gallery celebrating Women's History Month with profiles of twelve of the GPO's resident poster artists.

We have thousands of posters in our collections. Every poster was designed to convey a particular message to the public – and sometimes to Post Office staff.

Each of the women featured in this gallery was a skilled professional, working to a brief to deliver a specific message.

Choose an artist to explore

Vanessa Bell, 1879-1961

Be sure to post your letters early in the day!
Lili Réthi, 1894-1969

Not secret, not abandoned, never forgotten: the art of Mail Rail.
Donia Nachshen, 1903-1987

The Other Side of the Counter. GPO posters from the Second World War.
Grace Golden, 1904-1993

Part of the bigger picture: the people and buildings of the Post Office.
Daphne Padden, 1927-2009

Greetings telegrams for every occasion!
Gladys Rees, 1898-1985

Your handy red Post Office guide to London.
Mildred Ratcliffe, 1899-1988

Painterly posters of picturesque places. Fine art in the post office.
Barbara Jones, 1912-1978

Use the correct stamps on your postcard, and make sure you're covered.
Dorrit Dekk, 1917-2014

Peace, love, and the Post Office Savings Bank.
Mrs Nina Siddle, of Lincoln TMO

Did you check mate? Posters designed for - and by - Post Office employees.
'Victoria', 1915-1999

Is your letter box too small? Is it in the wrong place? Don't worry, we have posters for that.
Carol Barker, b.1938

'By addressing correspondence as shown in this book the public will help the Post Office to maintain a high standard of efficiency.'