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"Acquire the people's gask mask", Wartime propaganda poster, c. 1942

1942

$800
£614.37
€704.06
CA$1,126.20
A$1,261.60
CHF 656.19
MX$15,388.86
NOK 8,354.13
SEK 7,877.35
DKK 5,254.88

About the Item

Lithographic propaganda poster “Acquire the people’s gas mask”, c. 1942. “Protection against possible attacks with chemical warfare agents played an important role in air defense from the very beginning. In June 1937 the creation of the “German people's gas mask” was announced, which was supposed to offer the general population effective protection from warfare agents.” - Bunker in Braunschweig This artwork has been deacidified and mounted onto archival linen and comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
  • Creation Year:
    1942
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Exceptional condition commensurate with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU149327583202

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