George V, King of England, from "Europe During the War"
Anonymous, 20th century
Sitter George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland British
Not on view
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.
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