| Place | North & Central America: Canada |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV00492 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 59.6 x 44 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | chromolithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Unknown Canadian Government Unknown |
| Place made | Canada |
| Date made | 1915-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
$5 pour $4 economies nomies de guerre garanties par le Canada [$5 for $4 Canada's War savings pledge]
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. It translates as ' $5 for $4 , Canada's War Savings Pledge. make your savings grow. Buy War Savings Stamps'. An English language version of this poster was also produced (see ARTV00493).
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