Author: LAVIES, JAN (1902-2005),
Title: Paleiswacht Brigade Prinses Irene. [Prinses Irene Brigade].
Description: S.I., s.n., [May], 1945. Original coloured lithographed picture poscard designed and drawn by Jan Lavies, 15x9.3cm. Scene featuring Princess Irene Brigade Palace Guard, The Hague with at front initials J (uliana) W(ilhelmina) B(ernhard) laid in flowers. 9 May 1945. Signed in print by Jan Lavies. SCAN AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Funny coloured scene designed and drawn by Jan Lavies, famous dutch draughtsman/designer on behalf of international advertising business (Shell, US automobile industry, KNILM, Cigrarette brands, King Atlas, etc.). This card is one of his less serious designs, produced to commemmorate the liberation of The Hague by the Princess Irene Brigade, May 1945. Very well preserved card.

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