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WW2 poster, Thank You Gold Coast
WW2 poster, Thank You Gold Coast! Your Manganese makes steel for fighting ships. Date: 1940s
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Media ID 14145635
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
Firing Guns Manganese Manufacture Mine Mines Mining Resources Shipping Weapons
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Add a piece of historic art to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic "WW2 poster, Thank You Gold Coast" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image from the 1940s pays tribute to the essential role of the Gold Coast in the production of manganese for steel used in building fighting ships during World War II. Our high-quality canvas prints bring out the vivid colors and intricate details of this historic poster, making it a unique and meaningful addition to any space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative WW2 poster from the 1940s, titled "Thank You Gold Coast," pays tribute to the vital role the Gold Coast in Africa played during the Second World War. The image features a powerful and determined-looking figure of a man, likely representing the people of the Gold Coast, with his arm raised in salute against a backdrop of the ocean and a battle scene. The caption below reads, "Your Manganese makes steel for fighting ships." Manganese, a vital mineral, was essential for the manufacture and building of steel, which in turn was used extensively in the production of warships during the conflict. The Gold Coast, now known as Ghana, was a significant source of this valuable resource. The poster serves as a reminder of the crucial contribution of African resources to the Allied war effort, particularly in the production of naval vessels and weapons. The poster's design is both striking and patriotic, with the red, white, and blue colors of the British flag prominently displayed. The image of a firing gun and the words "Guns for Victory" further emphasize the connection between the Gold Coast's resources and the war effort. The poster's historical significance lies in its representation of the global cooperation and interconnectedness during a time of conflict, as well as the pivotal role of natural resources in shaping the outcome of the war. This powerful and evocative WW2 poster is a testament to the vital role the Gold Coast played in the war effort, and serves as a reminder of the importance of unity and cooperation in times of adversity.
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