Propaganda Posters
PhotographerPhotographed by
Thomas F. Oakes
American, 1900 - 1966
Date1944-1945
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 2 1/2 × 2 1/2in. (6.4 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions: 2 1/2 × 2 1/2in. (6.4 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions: 2 1/2 × 2 1/2in. (6.4 × 6.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nora Oakes Howard
DescriptionBlack and white photographs by Thomas F. Oakes of a propaganda poster in the Wilhelmstrasse area of Berlin, Germany near the old Reich Chancellery. The buildings in the background have been damaged by the Bombing of Berlin, 1944-1945.
(.28) Photograph of a propaganda poster in the Wilhelmstrasse area of Berlin, Germany, the street is bustling with people.
(.29) Blurry photograph of a propaganda poster in the Wilhelmstrasse area of Berlin, Germany. The street is empty.
(.28) Photograph of a propaganda poster in the Wilhelmstrasse area of Berlin, Germany, the street is bustling with people.
(.29) Blurry photograph of a propaganda poster in the Wilhelmstrasse area of Berlin, Germany. The street is empty.
Object number2017.41.28-.29
Markings(.28-.29) Printed on back: "RIDAX" (.28-.29) Stamped in black on back: "62 J"Inscribed(.28) Handwritten in pencil on back: "R.T./ BB/ E.M./ CM"
(.28) Handwritten in black ink on back by Thomas Oakes: "Propaganda poster/ & Germans (mostly/ Black Market operators)"
(.29) Handwritten in pencil on back: "E.M./ CM"
(.29) Handwritten in black ink on back by Thomas Oakes: "Propaganda poster/ and old Reich/ Chancellory in the/ Background?"
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