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Nicht spenden, opfern

Poster
1920-1934 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait format poster encouraging the German public not to donate, but to sacrifice. It is signed 'Ludwig Hohlwein München.'

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleNicht spenden, opfern (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Colour lithograph, paper
Brief description
'Nicht spenden, opfern,' government poster, designed by Ludwig Hohlwein, issued by the Nazi Party, Munich, Germany, 1920-1934.
Physical description
Portrait format poster encouraging the German public not to donate, but to sacrifice. It is signed 'Ludwig Hohlwein München.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.625in
  • Width: 11.875in
Dimensions taken from: Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Marks and inscriptions
  • Nicht spenden, opfern
    Translation
    Do not donate, sacrifice
  • Ludwig Hohlwein München. (Signed)
Credit line
Given by Mr. C. H. Gibbs-Smith.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Collection
Accession number
E.384-1934

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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