George V, King of England, from 'Europe During the War'

Anonymous, 20th century|George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland

ca. 1920 · Commercial color lithograph · Drawings and Prints

Collectible trade cards such as these were inserted in commercial products to advertise brands and communicate information about the Great War to a wide audience. Included in this set are portraits of heads of state, depictions of important battles, and representations of daily life during the War. Each illustration is accompanied by a related description on the back of the card. Translation of description on verso: On August 4, 1914, Great Britain delcares war on Germany, August 13th, on Austria-Hungary and November 5th on Turkey.

Artist

Anonymous, 20th century|George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland

Date

ca. 1920

Medium

Commercial color lithograph

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Purchase, Jefferson R. Burdick Bequest, 2017