item details
NamePoster, 'New Zealand Ally Down Under'
ProductionDuco; artist; circa 1942; United States
New Zealand Legation (United States); publisher; 1942; United States
New Zealand Legation (United States); publisher; 1942; United States
Classificationpolitical posters
Materialspaper, ink
Materials SummaryColour process lithograph
Techniquescolour lithography
DimensionsOverall: 600mm (width), 800mm (height)
Registration NumberGH017129
Credit linePurchased 2011
Overview
This World War II poster was intended toremind an American audience of New Zealand's efforts in the Pacific theatre of war. It was part of a series of posters issued by the New Zealand Legation in Washington DC. The image isan important visualisation of New Zealand's growing connection with the United States during this period.