ARMY exhibition - Come and See the Latest Army Equipment
Poster
ca. 1942 (made)
ca. 1942 (made)
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The British government and military forces aimed to present material that would intensify public support of the war effort throughout World War II. To this effect, a series of free exhibitions were staged in order to expose Britons to pro-Allied forces propaganda.
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Title | ARMY exhibition - Come and See the Latest Army Equipment (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Paper and ink |
Brief description | World War II Propaganda poster issued by the Ministry of Information. Fosh & Cross Ltd., printers. UK. |
Physical description | Image of a field gun. Blue sky filled with black clouds comprise the background. Text. |
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Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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Summary | The British government and military forces aimed to present material that would intensify public support of the war effort throughout World War II. To this effect, a series of free exhibitions were staged in order to expose Britons to pro-Allied forces propaganda. |
Other number | LS.1883 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.728-2004 |
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Record created | September 22, 2004 |
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