Lot 437
"Shema Israel" - Poster Designed by Shamir Brothers - The Jewish Brigade
"Shema Israel!", poster on behalf of "Special relief operation, by Magbit Hahitgaysut VeHahatzala". "Dafna" printing press, [Bnei Brak, ca. 1945]. Design: Shamir Brothers.
Illustration of a hand coming out of flames. Inscribed: "Shema Israel!".
The "Magbit Hahitgaysut" project, started in 1942, to raise funds for Jewish soldiers in the British Army and their families. Later the aim of the campaign included aid for holocaust survivors. The name of the fund was changed to "Magbit Hahitgaysut VeHahatzala". See following item. 31X44 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Minor stains. Tears at margins and to folding mark. One tear fastened with acid free adhesive tape. Framed.
