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

Sitter George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland British

ca. 1920

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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Title: George V, King of England, from "Europe During the War"
Series/Portfolio: Europe During the War (Europa Durante La Guerra)
Artist: Anonymous, 20th century
Sitter: George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland (British, London 1865–1936 Sandringham, Norfolk)
Date: ca. 1920
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 4 5/16 × 2 3/4 in. (11 × 7 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Purchase, Jefferson R. Burdick Bequest, 2017
Object Number: 2017.223.4
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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