Title

Portrait of Winston Churchill

Creator

Era

1900-present

Medium

Photographic postcard

Dimensions

5 x 3

Credit Line

Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015

Accession Number

2015.476

Creator Biography

Creator Unknown, British.

Description

Front: "'We shall finish the job.' 'We shall not fear or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.' - Mr. Churchhill's Reply to Mr. Roosevelt." Back: "'This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm!' - The Prime Minister."

Provenance

Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. Gravure Postcard London No 14C. Fine art publishers to their majesties the King & Queen and to Her Majesty Queen Mary. Photo by Cecil Beaton.

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