"Hebrew - a bridge to life in Israel", illustrated poster issued by the “Ministry of Education and culture-Information Services". Government printer, Survey and Mapping Department [ca. 1950]. Design: the Shamir Brothers. Hebrew.
A fine illustration of a large bridge over tents, rural houses and town houses - comparing the Hebrew language to a bridge between different groups of immigrants. The Hebrew caption "Hebrew - a Bridge to Life in Israel" appears on the bridge. On the lower part of the poster: "Register today for Hebrew evening classes".
Approx. 48X69 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and some creases. Tears at margins (tears of about 4 cm. on vertical folding mark, near the upper and lower margins of poster). Mounted on thin acid-free paper (slightly detached at several spots).
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.