Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.222.2
Object Name
Poster
Title
40
Events
October Revolution
Date
1957
Description
A small red poster featuring the number '40' in large characters with wheat fields, satelite towers, and buildings inside. This poster was produced by the Communist Party of France in 1957 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution, the event which saw the Soviet Union rise to power. White text on black banners across the poster reads: "40th anniversary of the October Revolution / U.S.S.R 1957 / PEACE and FRIENDSHIP with the people / The French Communist Party" (translated from French). Condition: the edges of the poster have significant damage and there is a tear in the centre of the poster
