Description
A Second World War Australian Red Cross Society (A.R.C) recruitment poster designed by DEG circa 1941 - 1945. One of a series of at least 3 posters (A.R.C Nos 66 - 68) which linked the slogan ' Always..when needed' to a service provided to Australian soldiers by the ARC (see ARTV05042 and ARTV01170). During the Second World War the A.R.C performed other services as well as the traditional catering, fundraising and medical work. This included welfare work, hospital visiting and vocational training as illustrated in this poster. The central image is a black and white photo of a young man in a hospital bed weaving. On either side of his loom are two cartoon characters (a boy and a girl with a horse in European style clothing) watching and helping. A large red cross is positioned in the top left corner and the emblem of the Australian Red Cross Society is in the lower right. The image and text are integrated, set against a bright blue background and framed with black and grey borders.
Details
Accession Number
ARTV05039
Printer
Troedel & Cooper Pty. Ltd. [Melbourne]
Measurement
Sheet: 101.7 cm x 76 cm
Credit Line
Presented by Australian Red Cross Society 1950
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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