Printed Ephemera — 1977
Jolt 2
Silver Jubilee Issue of the punk fanzine or magazine 'Jolt 2', dated 21 March 1977. On the front cover is a black and white drawing of HM Queen Elizabeth II dressed in punk clothing, holding an electric guitar. The magazine was sold for 25p and includes reviews of punk bands including the Slits and an article on Pollock's punk clothing store based at 271 Brixton High Road.
The editorial is signed Lucy Toothpaste - the pseudonym of Lucy Whitman. Lucy was a friend of Nick Cash who established Pollock's with student friends in 1976. Nick, an art student studying at Central St Martins, was also the drummer for the punk bands pragVEC, The Lines and Fad Gadget.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 2006.4/5
- Object name:
- Jolt 2
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- Production date:
- 1977
- Material:
paper, ink, metal
- Measurements/duration:
- H 307 mm, W 210 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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