$5 for $4... Canada's War Savings Pledge Accession Number: ARTV00493

Description

First World War poster issued by the Canadian Government to sell war savings stamps. The image depicts a hand holding out three Canadian dollar bills, to the value of $5, set against a grey silhouette of skyline of Ottawa against a vibrant orange sunset. The text printed in red and black is integrated over the centre and across the bottom. A french language version of this poster was also produced (see ARTV00492).

Details

Accession Number
ARTV00493
Printer
Unknown
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Canadian Government
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Overall: 59.6 cm x 43.6 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Date Made
c.1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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