Read this: Croix Rose (West Australian Branch)... Accession Number: ARTV06027

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First World War poster issued by the West Australian Division of the Australian branch of the British Red Cross Society appealing for donations to help the 'destitute women' of Belgium and France. Black and white with text only. The only colour is the red emblem of the Red Cross organisation prominently positioned in the upper centre. The poster urges citizens to contribute a minimum of one halfpenny and also encourages regular weekly contributions. The Australian Red Cross was formed as a division of the British Red Cross Society in August 1914 by Lady Helen Munro - Ferguson, wife of the Governor-General. She then called on the wives of all the State Governors to follow her example and set up local committees in each capital.

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Accession Number
ARTV06027
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Red Cross, West Australian Branch
Printer
Herald Printing House
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 51x 38 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Date Made
1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired in 1982
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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