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#Pretez

Prêtez vos billets de banque à la France. Prenez des bons de la défense nationale [1918]
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 54 x 36 cm. | A French soldier's helmet crowned with holly. Underneath it are bank notes.

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/99613559/

The image depicts a vintage French poster titled "Pretez vos billets de banque à la France" which translates to "Prepare your banknotes for France." The visual is vibrant with red, white, and blue colors prominently featured. In the center of the composition sits a large dark blue helmet adorned with holly leaves, symbolizing victory or success in battle. Surrounding this central image are snippets of French currency notes, suggesting their significance as an offering during wartime efforts.

The text on the poster is bilingual; "Pretez vos billets de banque à la France" at the top and "Prêtez vos billets de banque à la Defence Nationale," which means 'loan your banknotes to national defense.' Additional details include names such as Andre Rieni, a possible artist or illustrator's signature, along with various locations including Paris. The poster is dated 1920 by the bottom right corner.

The overall design and imagery evoke patriotism during wartime fundraising activities in France, where citizens were encouraged to contribute their banknotes for national defense purposes.

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