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Population Postcard 1930
French postcard encouraging population growth - If France is to live, join the Alliance against depopulation... Date: 1930s
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Media ID 7145257
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Alliance Child Birth Community Encouraging Growth Join Live Nationalism Population Post Card Propaganda Depopulation
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating 'Population Postcard 1930' from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This vintage piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a fascinating glimpse into history. The French postcard, dated from the 1930s, features a powerful message encouraging population growth with the caption 'If France is to live, join the Alliance against depopulation.' This unique framed print is not only an intriguing conversation starter but also an excellent addition to any home or office décor. Embrace the charm of history with this captivating framed print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.8cm x 50.8cm (13.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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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Population Postcard 1930: A Call to Action for the French Nation This evocative postcard from the 1930s, now a historical artifact, serves as a poignant reminder of the population growth concerns that once gripped France. The image features a detailed map of France, with a red exclamation mark marking the country's borders. The title, "Si la France doit vivre, rejoignez l'Alliance contre la dépopulation" (If France is to live, join the Alliance against depopulation), is written prominently at the bottom. The postcard's message is clear: France was facing a population crisis, and action was needed to address it. The Alliance against Depopulation was a nationalist organization that sought to encourage childbirth and population growth. The use of the word "vivre" (to live) in the title underscores the urgency of the situation and the belief that the very existence of France depended on its people. The image of a mother cradling her baby in the foreground adds an emotional appeal to the message. The mother's gaze is fixed on the viewer, as if imploring them to join the cause. The child, the future of France, gazes up at her with innocent curiosity. The postcard's reverse side includes a space for the sender to write a message, further emphasizing the importance of personal involvement in the issue. The use of propaganda in the form of postcards was a common tactic during the 1930s, as governments and organizations sought to mobilize their populations around various causes. This particular postcard speaks to the deep-seated fears and concerns of the time, and serves as a fascinating glimpse into the demographic anxieties of a bygone era.
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