Dora M. Batty (January 1891 - 1966)

RA Collection: People and Organisations

British designer, working in illustration, poster design, pottery and textiles.

Batty designed posters for the Underground Group and for London Transport between 1921 and 1938, producing over 50 different designs. From 1932, she taught in the School of Textiles at the Central School of Arts and Crafts. In 1950, she was appointed the Head of School, until she retired in 1958.

She designed textiles for Helios and ceramics for the Poole Pottery and for Carter & Co, as well as advertisements for Mac Fisheries and K Shoes. She also worked as a book illustrator.

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Born: January 1891 in Colchester

Died: 10 July 1966

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