Buy Peace Bonds
Art ARTV06279 Period 1910-1919Australian poster promoting the sale of Peace bonds following the end of the First World War. This Peace Loan was issued in August 1919 and citizens were encouraged to subscribe to help assist returne
"Back your cheers with your money" buy peace bonds Accession Number: ARTV00852
Description
Australian poster issued at the end of the First World War to promote the sale of Peace Bonds. Depicts a group of flag waving civilians in the foreground farewelling a naval ship. An Australian naval flag flies from the stern above a group of sailors. A small group of spectators has mounted a large flagpole from which the Union Jack is flying. The title occupies the top section of the poster and is printed in yellow ink on a black background. The remainder of the text - "Buy peace bonds" - is printed in white letters on a black background, and occupies the lower section of the poster. The image is in full colour and is positioned in the centre.
Details
Accession Number
ARTV00852
Artist
Unknown
Printer
Unknown
Publisher
Commonwealth Government of Australia
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Physical Description
Medium: photolithograph
Measurement
sheet: 96 x 73.8 cm
Medium
photolithograph on paper
Date Made
c. 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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