| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV03504 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: col.; 107 x 78.6 cm. |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | colour lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Poulbot, Francisque PARIS : [S.N.], 1915 (PARIS : DEVAMBEZ) Devambez, Andre Victor Edouard |
| Place made | France: Paris, France: Paris |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Journée du Poilu. 31 Octobre-1er Novembre 1915. Organisée par le parlement [Soldier day. 31 October-1 November 1915. Organised by the Parliament]
Description
Depicts a young girl wearing a head scarf, arm band and apron of the red cross holds a red cannister perhaps containing blood and a young boy wearing a red cap holds a collection of money in a small box. The inscription beneath the image, 'Pour que papa vienne en permission, s'il vous plait', indicating that father's should give permission for the youth of France to collect on their behalf funds to support the Red Cross.
Translation of the title: Poilu Day (Soldier's day). October 31-November 1, 1915. Organised by the Parliament.