Sketch of Tank in Calthorpe Park

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Date:1917 - 1918 (c.)

Description:In WW1 the National War Saving Committee raised funds for the war effort though the Tank Bank scheme; tanks were exhibited in cities to promote and sell war bonds by public subscription; Birmingham was the highest municipal contributor to Tank Bank Week ahead of Manchester; the prize was this commemorative tank which went on display in Calthorpe Park.

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Paintings, Prints and Drawings First World War Fine Art Balsall Heath 1901-2000 (20th century)

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery

Donor ref:BM&AG: 1995V559.3.27 (89/1874)

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