All Things Considered

Meet Mr. Therm
Posted by Angie Lewin

He’s the ancestor of the cheery, fickering animated flame fellow who’s been promoting British Gas over the last few years (has he gone out?).

Mr T was created by Eric Fraser (1902-1983) for the Gas Light and Coke Company and appeared in many advertisements over the years.

Fraser was a prolific illustrator best known for the many drawings and covers he produced for the Radio Times. Other clients included ICI, the GPO and Ealing Film Studios and creating a mural for the 1951 Festival of Britain.

We occassionally have work by Eric Fraser available at the gallery.

Posted by Angie Lewin on May 9th, 2007