L'Amiral Ernest J. King
Object numberMO 2005.13.32.54
Name
Poster
Maker
Office of Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs (OCIAA)
(American Federal agency, 1941 - 1946)
Dateca. 1942-1945
Mediumpaper (cardstock), paper (cardboard), ink
Dimensionsoverall (flat) H 14 7/8 in x W 9 1/4 in (37.8 cm x 23.5 cm )
overall (standing) H 14 5/8 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 4 3/4 in (37.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 12.1 cm )
overall (standing) H 14 5/8 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 4 3/4 in (37.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 12.1 cm )
DescriptionA French language poster promoting inter-American solidarity during World War II. The poster features a large head and chest color portrait of Admiral Ernest J. King in his Service Dress White uniform. French text in brown below the portrait reads: "L'AMIRAL ERNEST J. KING / Chef de la Flotte des États-Unis." [Admiral Ernest J. King, Chief of the United States Fleet].
Printed in small text in the lower right corner of the poster: "Publié por le Coordinateur des Affairs Inter-Américaines / Commerce Department Building, Washington, D. C."
The poster has a cardboard easel back, as well as two adhered hangers along the top.
Additional DetailsPrinted in small text in the lower right corner of the poster: "Publié por le Coordinateur des Affairs Inter-Américaines / Commerce Department Building, Washington, D. C."
The poster has a cardboard easel back, as well as two adhered hangers along the top.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
Non exposé
