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1948 General Election poster for Labour
A black and white poster showing two housewives hanging out washing one woman with a white sheet
tagged “New Zealand” saying to the woman with a grey sheet tagged “Eire”, “I have no dirty linen dear, I
always use Labour!”. Published by the labour Party, 21, Molesworth Street, Dublin.
A reference to both the success of the Labour Party in New Zealand and that country’s support for Ireland
declaring itself a Republic.
20 x 15in. (50.80 x 38.10cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £156-£234
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 466467
1948 General Election Fianna Fail poster
A black and white poster depicting ranks of men and women marching in step with the slogan, “Step togeth-
er, Vote Fianna Fail”. Published by Fianna Fail, 13, Upper Mount Street and Printed by The Frederick Press.
20 x 13in. (50.80 x 33.02cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £156-£234
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 467