Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Lot 354
Set of two original vintage propaganda poster explaining Social Securuty benefits available to the British population. 1. Social Security - Design features red background with a grey plate with capital white letters reading Social Security that is split into five parts all written in black cursive - National Health Services Act / Family Allowances Act / National Insurance Act / National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act / National Assistance Act. The text below the plate reads - These five measures together form a complete scheme of Social Security. When all come into full operation on July 5th 1948, the State will have made provision for the health and security of every one of its citizens. Fair condition, creasing, tears, staining, punched holes in corners, pencil drawing on reverse. Country of issue: UK, designer: Armstrong, size (cm): 60x38, year of printing: 1948; 2. Widows Benefits - Depicting concise information and stylised illustrations of three groups of widow's benefits - widow's allowance / widowed mother's allowance / widow's pension. The reverse of the poster has a sketch of a shelf / gate with measurements. Fair condition, creasing, tears, staining, punched holes in corners, pencil drawing on reverse. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 60x38, year of printing: 1940s
