| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02443 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 36 x 24 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Freedman, Barnett |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Forces letter...you can still use lightweight air-letter forms when writing to the forces...
Description
This poster was issued by the General Post Office to inform British Citizens hat they can use light weight air-letter forms to communication with Forces based in India, Ceylon and South East Asia. Also with the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy in all parts of the world. The air-letters cost 2d and were available over the counter in all GPO branches.
This is one of a series of GPO wartime posters to feature a decorative border designed by British artist Barnett Freedman. Freedman was appointed a British official war artist in 1940.
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.