The British Navy guards the freedom of us all Accession Number: ARTV02240

Description

This British Second world War poster depicts two allied warships sailing together in formation at sea. The text that "the British Navy guards the freedom of us" highlights the importance of the navy. With great Britain being an island nation, the Royal (British) Navy played a significant role in the protection of the nation - a message that this poster promotes.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02240
Artist
Frank Henry Mason
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76 x 50 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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