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Hunderttausende heimatstreuer Oberschlesier wollen zur Absti
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Hunderttausende heimatstreuer Oberschlesier wollen zur Absti
Hunderttausende heimatstreuer Oberschlesier wollen zur Abstimmung Fahren... Gebt zur Bayer. Grenz-Spende (Bagreta). Poster shows a large group of figures in the shape of Upper Silesia and a train going past them. Text states that millions of patriotic Upper Silesians wish to vote in the upcoming election but are too poor to travel. Donations to the Bavarian Border Fund are requested and establishments accepting donations are given. Date 1921. Hunderttausende heimatstreuer Oberschlesier wollen zur Abstimmung Fahren... Gebt zur Bayer. Grenz-Spende (Bagreta). Poster shows a large group of figures in the shape of Upper Silesia and a train going past them. Text states that millions of patriotic Upper Silesians wish to vote in the upcoming election but are too poor to travel. Donations to the Bavarian Border Fund are requested and establishments accepting donations are given. Date 1921
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This powerful poster from 1921, titled "Hunderttausende heimatstreuer Oberschlesier wollen zur Abstimmung Fahren... Gebt zur Bayer. Grenz-Spende (Bagreta)," depicts a massive assembly of Upper Silesian figures gathered in the shape of their homeland, with a train passing by. The poignant text translates to "Millions of patriotic Upper Silesians wish to vote in the upcoming election but are too poor to travel. Donations to the Bavarian Border Fund are requested." The image is a poignant representation of the political and social climate in Upper Silesia during the aftermath of World War I. The region, located in eastern Europe, was a hotbed of political tension, with various ethnic and nationalist groups vying for control. The election in question was likely a plebiscite or referendum aimed at determining the region's future political alignment. The poster's call to action, "Gebt zur Bayer. Grenz-Spende (Bagreta)," translates to "Give to the Bavarian Border Fund (Bagreta)." The fund was established to help Upper Silesians who were unable to afford the travel costs to cast their votes in the upcoming election. The poster's message resonated deeply with the people, as it tapped into their sense of national pride and desire for self-determination. The image of the train passing by the group of figures underscores the sense of urgency and the importance of collective action. The poster's bold design and evocative text made it an effective tool for raising awareness and generating support for the Bavarian Border Fund. The poster's enduring impact is a testament to the power of visual communication in shaping public opinion and inspiring action.
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