Such is our heritage... Accession Number: ARTV02589

Description

This recruitment poster was created towards the end of the war, and describes the role of the Red Cross in both war and peace time. The poster design is very simple: a red cross dominates the design at the top centre of the poster. A mult-lined black border frames the text.

This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02589
Printer
Unknown
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 50.7 x 38.7 cm
Medium
Offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Transferred from the AWM Research Centre 1979
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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