Der Geist der Deutschen Armee
Postcard
1914-1918 (printed), 1914-1918 (published)
1914-1918 (printed), 1914-1918 (published)
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By the early 20th Century greetings postcards had overtaken folder cards in popularity as they were cheaper to post. A ban on Christmas cards to conserve supplies of paper was mooted during the First World War but the idea was abandoned in the interests of maintaining the troops' morale. As this German example illustrates, both sides in the conflict exploited the propaganda potential of the postcard.
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Title | Der Geist der Deutschen Armee (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Letterpress and colour half tone letterpress on card |
Brief description | Postcard, letterpress on card, 'Der Geist der Deutschen Armee', Germany, World War I, 1914-1918. |
Physical description | Illustrated postcard in landscape format. On the front: colour printed image depicting the WWI German army on the march accompanied by the 'spirits' of the German army of previous times. On the back: printed postcard template and handwritten inscription. |
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Summary | By the early 20th Century greetings postcards had overtaken folder cards in popularity as they were cheaper to post. A ban on Christmas cards to conserve supplies of paper was mooted during the First World War but the idea was abandoned in the interests of maintaining the troops' morale. As this German example illustrates, both sides in the conflict exploited the propaganda potential of the postcard. |
Other number | B1.15 |
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Accession number | E.402-2008 |
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Record created | November 23, 2010 |
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