Lloydie-George Bent his Bow, Aimed at a Pigeon, and Killed a Crow
Poster
ca. 1908 (printed)
ca. 1908 (printed)
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Political poster depicting David Lloyd-George as a boy with a man's head, holding a bow and arrow with the word 'Budget' on the side. He is standing in a very green field before a bare tree. He has shot an arrow through a crow with the word 'Labour' written on it, whilst as white dove rises above the scene with the word 'Capital' written across its wings. Signed on the plate 'Hassall', numbered 7, and lettered with the title, printer's name and address, and publisher's name and address.
Object details
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| Title | Lloydie-George Bent his Bow, Aimed at a Pigeon, and Killed a Crow (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed poster with backing paper |
| Brief description | Political poster by John Hassall entitled 'Lloydie-George Bent his Bow, Aimed at a Pigeon, and Killed a Crow'. Great Britain, ca. 1908. |
| Physical description | Political poster depicting David Lloyd-George as a boy with a man's head, holding a bow and arrow with the word 'Budget' on the side. He is standing in a very green field before a bare tree. He has shot an arrow through a crow with the word 'Labour' written on it, whilst as white dove rises above the scene with the word 'Capital' written across its wings. Signed on the plate 'Hassall', numbered 7, and lettered with the title, printer's name and address, and publisher's name and address. |
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| Credit line | Given by Michael Diamond in memory of his wife |
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| Accession number | E.828-2014 |
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| Record created | November 24, 2014 |
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