The Navy thanks you Accession Number: ARTV01532

Description

The British Admiralty published this poster in 1943, using artwork by British artist Pat Keely. The poster depicts a ship being launched from a boatyard along specially-built tracks. In the foreground of the poster is the Union Jack, which can also be seen flying on the bow of the ship. The title 'The Navy Thanks You', likely refers to thanking those in the home front both in Britain and throughout Allied nations for committing their labour and donations towards building a stronger navy.

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Accession Number
ARTV01532
Artist
Patrick Cokayne Keely
Publisher
LONDON : THE ADMIRALTY, 1943 (LONDON : HAYCOCK PRESS FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE)
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76 cm x 51 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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