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human history
  • Other Name

    British picture postcard, WW1: The Glory of a Lion is his Mane (descriptive name)

  • Description

    British picture postcard, WW1: The Glory of a Lion is his Mane : A Tribute to Our Colonies

    postcard: The Glory of a Lion is his Mane

    obverse: illustration: lhs: a Union Jack in red, white and blue; rhs: illustration lion's head; the many comprised of the words: CANADA / INDIA / AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND / AFRICAN COLONIES

    reverse: addressed to Miss Nora Brown, Pukekohe, Auckland, from T.L. Brown, [Sept.] 8.14

    imprint verso: "Boots" the Chemist "Patriotic Series" " A TRIBUTE TO OUR COLONIES" - by William Armitage; quotation: "THE MANE IS NOT MERELY A GLORIOUS ORNAMENT BUT A REAL PROTECTION TO A LION."

    artist: William Armitage

    publisher: Boots the Chemist

  • Place
    United Kingdom
  • Other Id

    2015.x.498 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

Images and documents

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2015.x.498
  • Primary Maker

     Boots UK Ltd (Maker)

  • Place
    United Kingdom
  • Associated Notes

    British picture postcard, WW1: The Glory of a Lion is his Mane : A Tribute to Our Colonies

    This postcard which drew attention to the support that was coming from Britain's Dominions was published in 1914 as a fundraiser by 'Boots the Chemist' and was part of their 'Patriotic Series'. Another card in the series was 'Lord Kitchener's Message to the Army'.

    The cards were on sale at every branch of Boots, and a family member, Jessie Boots stated: "We are selling them at 10d. per dozen, and give half this amount, that is 5d. on each dozen, to the Fund. We hope to sell one million cards, in which case something like £1,750 will be contributed to the benefit of the Fund."

    To find out more about WW1 patriotic postcards go to: http://www.worldwar1postcards.com/patriotism.php

  • Associated Event
    WW1; 1914-1918
  • Period

    World War 1, 1914-18/Wars

  • Media

    cardboard/pasteboard/paper (fiber product)

  • Measurement Reading

    87mm

    138mm

  • Subject Category

    patriotism/wars

  • Classification

    postcard

    documentary artifact

    Postcard, Picture

    Postcard

    Writing Media

    Written Communication T&E

    06 Tools & Equipment for Communication

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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