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Original WW2 Ambulance First Aid Civil Defence Poster UK Propaganda for HMSO

c1940s

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To see our other original vintage public information posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the poster you want. Ambulance and First Aid Section - Join Today's Civil Defence Lithographic poster probably c. 1940s 36x23cm Printed for HMSO by Multi Machine Plates Ltd; Produced by the Central Office of Information There was no World War Two activity to which the population could not be encouraged by the use of a poster.First established in 1935 the Civil Defence Department was essential for maintaining order during air raids. Here a glamorous young lady – presumably unable to join the army – is volunteering to ‘do her bit’ by driving an ambulance.
  • Creation Year:
    c1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU79537282672
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