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East German Poster Collection, Series 1: Political Posters Special Collections and Archives, GMU Libraries
title: DDR das sind wir und das bin ich
date: 1974
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: A child‐like representation of a schoolgirl holding flowers.
item: PL‐0001
title: [Three tanks]
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Stylized tank progressively evolving from weapon to industrial machine in three stages (black and white). Poster is signed by the artist.
item: PL‐0002
title: Gesamtansicht und Teile
date: 1970s
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: An instructional chart for the parts and assembly of a an AKS 74N rifle. Part of a series of military equipment charts.
item: PL‐0003
title: 120‐mm‐Granatwerfer 43 Gasamtansicht
date:
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Numbered diagram of 120 mm grenade launcher. Included in a series of diagrams on military weapons.
item: PL‐0004
title: 82 mm rückstoßfreies Geschütz
date: 1958
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: A descriptive chart showing the pieces and positioning of an 82mm artillery gun. Part of a series of military equipment charts.
item: PL‐0005
title: 7,62‐mm‐Selbstladekarabiner (Gesamtansicht und Teile)
date: 1961
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Numbered diagram of 7.62 mm self‐loading rifle and individual parts. Included in a series of diagrams on military weapons.
item: PL‐0006
title: 107 mm rückstoßfreies Geschütz
item: PL‐0007
date: 1958
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: A descriptive chart that shows the components and positions of a 107 mm artillery gun. Part of a series of military equipment charts.
title: Gesamtansicht
date: 1957
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Numbered diagram of 14.5 mm Fla‐MG four barrel gun. Included in a series of diagrams on military weapons.
item: PL‐0008
title: 40‐mm‐Panzerbüchse RPG‐7
date: 1960s
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: A chart that shows the parts of an RPG‐7 and instructions for proper usage.
item: PL‐0009
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
item: PL‐0010
summary: Chart labeling Soviet military uniforms and correct badge placement. Probably used in Soviet barracks in GDR territory. Included in a series of charts on Soviet uniforms.
title: Gesamtansicht des Fahrzeuges
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: The military chart depicts an armored personnel carrier.
item: PL‐0011
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Chart labeling Soviet military uniforms and correct badge placement. Probably used in Soviet barracks in GDR territory. Included in a series of charts on Soviet uniforms.
item: PL‐0012
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
item: PL‐0013
summary: This chart depicts various Soviet military uniforms, possibly for placement in Russian barracks in DDR territory. Part of a series of Russian uniform charts.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Chart labeling Soviet military uniforms and correct badge placement. Probably used in Soviet barracks in GDR territory. Included in a series of charts on Soviet uniforms.
item: PL‐0014
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows various Soviet naval uniforms, possibly for placement in Russian barracks in DDR territory. Part of a series of Russian uniform charts.
item: PL‐0015
title: (In Russian)
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
item: PL‐0016
summary: Numbered diagram showing Soviet optical equipment; likely a weapons sight.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows various Soviet naval uniforms, possibly for placement in Russian barracks in DDR territory. Part of a series of Russian uniform charts.
item: PL‐0017
title: (In Russian)
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Numbered diagram showing unknown variety of rocket.
item: PL‐0018
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
item: PL‐0019
summary: This chart shows various Soviet naval uniforms, possibly for placement in Russian barracks in DDR territory. Part of a series of Russian uniform charts.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1968
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Soviet chart showing tanks and other mobile rocket launchers of NATO countries. Included in a series of charts on NATO weaponry.
item: PL‐0020
title: (In Russian)
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows various Soviet military uniforms, possibly for placement in Russian barracks in DDR territory. Part of a series of Russian uniform charts.
item: PL‐0021
title: (In Russian)
date: 1968
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
item: PL‐0022
summary: Soviet chart showing artillery weapons of NATO countries. Included in a series of charts on NATO weaponry.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows the mechanical workings of a machine gun. Part of a series of Russian mechanical diagrams.
item: PL‐0023
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 85.5
summary: Numbered diagram showing a Soviet 14.5‐mm anti‐material rifle (?). Poster is in two halves. Included in a series of diagrams showing Soviet infantry weapons.
item: PL‐0024
title: (In Russian)
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
item: PL‐0025
summary: This diagram shows the internal workings of a piece of unidentified Russian military machinery. Part of a series of Russian mechanical diagrams.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 54.5 x 88.5
summary: Labeled diagram showing unknown variety of Soviet rifle. Poster is in two halves. Included in a series of diagrams showing Soviet infantry weapons.
item: PL‐0026
title: (In Russian)
date: 1968
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows various West German military vehicles. The chart was probably used for identification purposes. Part of a series of Russian identification posters for NATO equipment.
item: PL‐0027
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 53.5 x 88.5
item: PL‐0028
summary: Numbered diagram showing 7.62 mm cartridges and proper loading technique. Poster is one half of two. Included in a series of diagrams showing Soviet infantry weapons.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1968
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows various NATO missile launchers. The chart was probably used for identification purposes. Part of a series of Russian identification posters for NATO equipment.
item: PL‐0029
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 58.75 x 89
summary: Labeled diagram showing unknown variety of Soviet rifle. Poster is one half of two. Included in series of diagrams showing Soviet infantry weapons.
item: PL‐0030
title: (In Russian)
date: 1968
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
item: PL‐0031
summary: This chart shows American armored vehicles and was probably used for identification purposes. Part of a series of Russian identification posters for NATO equipment.
title: Profitiert ER vom Krieg?
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Photograph of a boy feeding pigeons. Text protests imperialism. Black and white.
item: PL‐0032
title: (In Russian)
date: 1968
size (cm): 57 x 86.5
summary: This chart shows various American small‐arms weapons and was probably used for identification purposes. Part of a series of Russian identification posters for NATO equipment.
item: PL‐0033
title: Die Gleichheit
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0034
summary: Cover of bimonthly Social Democratic magazine Die Gleichheit; 2nd volume. Depicts unnamed Renaissance‐era male portrait.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 86.5, 53.75 x 86.5
summary: This diagram shows the parts and workings of a Russian machine gun. The poster is composed of 2 sheets, one measuring 53.75 X 86.5 cm, the other 53.75 x 86.5 cm.
item: PL‐0035
title: Die Philosophen haben die Welt…
date:
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Karl Marx portrait in red and white. Text inscribed at the top quotes Marx on the way in which Philosphers will change the world.
item: PL‐0036
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 86.5, 53.75 x 86.5
item: PL‐0037
summary: This diagram shows the parts and workings of a Russian machine gun. The poster is composed of 2 sheets, one measuring 53.75 X 86.5 cm, the other 53.75 x 86.5 cm. Part of a series of Russian mechanical diagrams.
title: Neue Ideen sind gefragt; Jugend macht erfinderisch
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Abstract geometric design consisting of of circles, straight lines and arrows. Text declares that new ideas are asked and young people are imaginative. The lines resemble a bicycle.
item: PL‐0038
title: (In Russian)
date:
size (cm): 49.7 x 56
summary: This diagram depicts the workings of an unidentified piece of Russian military equipment. This poster is a part of a larger chart. Part of a series of Russian mechanical diagrams.
item: PL‐0039
title: Nachgedacht angepackt…
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0040
summary: Stippled red and white image of a worker shadowed by portrait of an academic/ philosopher. States that thought creates more effective workers.
title: (In Russian)
date: 1984
size (cm): 59 x 89
summary: This diagram shows a Russian machine gun mount. Part of a series of Russian mechanical diagrams.
item: PL‐0041
title: XI. Parteitag der SED
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Brown stippled close‐up of two hands grasping each other in handshake; repeating and fading into red background. Advertises party convention for the SED.
item: PL‐0042
title: (In Russian)
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 90, 60 x 90
item: PL‐0043
summary: This chart shows Soviet military medals from various years in chronological order.
title: Große Sozialistische Oktoberrevolution ‐Wende in der Geschichte der Menschheit
date: 1976
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: 1977 calendar featuring early Soviet revolutionary posters. Poster is double‐sided.
item: PL‐0044
title: Wilhelm Pieck Revolutionär
date:
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster shows a young Wilhelm Pieck, the first and only president of the DDR.
item: PL‐0045
title: No. 1
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0046
summary: Large stylized white dove carrying green olive branch with "No. 1" printed above.
title: In memoriam Juri Gagarin Start: 12.4.61, 7 07 Mez
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows Juri Gagarin, the first man in space, superimposed on a background that includes Copernicus' plan of the solar system, an armillary sphere, and the earth.
item: PL‐0047
title: Karl Marx ‐ Proletarier aller Länder vereinigt Euch!
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Orangescaled portrait of Karl Marx stating that the prolatariet of all nations are united.
item: PL‐0048
title: Karl Marx 1883‐1983
date: 1983
size (cm): 57.5 x 81.5
item: PL‐0049
summary: This poster is a brownscale depiction of Karl Marx.
title: Meinst du, die Russen wollen Krieg?
date:
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Large black and white photo of a man holding a woman on the coast. Text asks whether the viewer thinks the Russians want war.
item: PL‐0050
title: Plan '80 Unser Programm hohe Leistungen Qualitäts Arbeit größerer Nutzeffekt. Alles zum Wohle des Volkes.
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows an ambigrammatic representation for improved economic production in 1980.
item: PL‐0051
title: Karl Marx 5.51818 ‐ 14.4.1883
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0052
summary: Series of black and white photos (and one sepia) themed on the continuation of Marxist thought.
title: Nikaragua braucht Frieden und Solidarität! Solidaritätskonto 444
date: 1970s
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster expresses DDR support for the Nicaraguan Revolution, particularly through the inclusion of artwork by Nicaraguan artist Mario Marin. The art shows a Nicaraguan village scene.
item: PL‐0053
title: Unsere Solidarität geht weiter!...
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Large photo of smiling Asian children with text declaring that our solidarity goes forward for the people of South Asia.
item: PL‐0054
title: Unsere Solidarität hilft siegen! Den Völkern Lateinamerikas
date: 1988
size (cm): 57.75 x 81
item: PL‐0055
summary: This poster shows a Latin American man with two women and a child as part of a crowd of people. The poster urges East Germans to support the people of Latin America.
title: [Commemorating Ernst Thälmann]
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Series of superimposed portraits and newspaper text commemorating the role of Ernst Thälmann in German socialism.
item: PL‐0056
title: 1945‐1975: 30 Siegreiche Jahre
date: 1975
size (cm): 58 x 81.5
summary: This poster, which commemorates 30 years of the DDR, shows various Soviet and DDR emblems, along with a depiction of a Soviet soldier raising the USSR flag over the Reichstag in WWII. The poster also has thank‐you cards in one corner.
item: PL‐0057
title: Milliarden in die Rüstung…
date: 1986
size (cm): 57.5 x 80.5
item: PL‐0058
summary: Photo of a line of people superimposed on photo of US Air Force weapons and machinery (black and white). Text argues against the the new US armament and includes an expanded quote by Erich Honecker on the virtues of the socialist society.
title: 30 Jahre Danach
date: 1975
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster commemorates 30 years of Soviet and DDR collaboration, depicting scenes of Germans and Soviets working together, along with captions.
item: PL‐0059
title: Völkermord!
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Series of black and white photos documenting 20th century genocidal events. Text applauds the struggle against imperialist aggression.
item: PL‐0060
title: Werner Seelenbinder 2.8.1904 ‐ 24.10.1944
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0061
summary: This poster celebrates the Olympic career of wrestler Werner Seelenbinder. The poster shows a portrait of Seelenbinder and pictures of him engaging in various atheletic events.
title: Friedrich Engels 28.11.1820‐5.8.1895
date:
size (cm): 48.5 x 69
summary: Black and white portrait of Friedrich Engels with name and birth/death dates
item: PL‐0062
title: Im Bruderbund mit der Partei und dem Lande Lenins ‐ vorwärts zum XXV. Parteitag der KPdSU!
date: 1976
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows various photographs depicting collaboration between DDR and Soviet government officials.
item: PL‐0063
title: Karl Liebknecht 13.8.1871‐15.1.1919
date:
size (cm): 48.5 x 69
item: PL‐0064
summary: Black and white portrait of Karl Liebknecht with name and birth/death dates
title: Mit den Taten der Jugend voran in die Zukunft
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows East German youths engaging in work programs and political rallies.
item: PL‐0065
title: Ich liebe Dich!
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Poster resembles a chalkboard with text inscribed on surface stating "I love you". Text is followed by globe with an arrow piercing through (parodying a heart struck by cupid). Poster was entered in a "World Peace" competition.
item: PL‐0066
title: Bilder aus der deutschen klassengesellschaft
date:
size (cm): 54.5 x 84
item: PL‐0067
summary: This poster shows contrasting photographs of German aristocrats and German lower class people, possibly to show the inequality in society during 19th century Germany.
title: Marschall Shukow: Porträt bedeutenden Heerführers
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Film poster advertising a documentary about Marschall Shukow. Film was part of the 27th International Documentary and Short Film Week in Leipzig. Features a large portrait of Shukow.
item: PL‐0068
title: Frieden der Welt
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster depicts a dove bearing an olive branch. The dove has a fish's tail and human feet.
item: PL‐0069
title: Der Kleine Kommandeur
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0070
summary: Poster advertising a color film based on the childrens' book of the same name ("The Little Commander"). Features a painted line of children with a boy in fore blowing a trumpet and wearing a Soviet military cover.
title: Der Kommandant des U‐Bootes "Glücklicher Hecht"
date: 1974
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster shows a Soviet submarine commander superimposed on a silhouette of a Soviet submarine. The poster is for a movie about a submarine commander.
item: PL‐0071
title: 1945‐1990 Menschen, ich hatte euch lieb. Seid wachsam!
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Poster advertising a a film festival commemorating the 45th anniversary of the DDR's freedom from Hitler and facism. Inclueds a quote from Julius Fučik, Czech military conductor. ("People, I've had love for you. Stay vigilant!")
item: PL‐0072
title: Rosa Luxemburg
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0073
summary: This poster depicts a young woman superimposed on a background of scenes of German soldiers from the First World War. Rosa Luxemburg was a German communist from the First World War.
title: Der Rote Kandidat
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Film poster for "The Red Candidate", an in‐progress documentary. Features an unnamed man against a geometric background (black and white).
item: PL‐0074
title: Wilhelm Pieck Revolutionär Arbeiter Tischler und Staatspräsident
date: 1976
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has red text on a black background and supports Wilhelm Pieck.
item: PL‐0075
title: Gemeinsam für den Frieden
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0076
summary: Poster promoting the Week of Brotherhood in Arms. Title reads "together for peace" and is superimposed on the image of a ribbon running through a Soviet and DDR badge.
title: Trade Mark Peace 1986‐International Year of Peace
date: 1986
size (cm): 61 x 86
summary: The poster shows a triangle with a nuclear missile snapped in half in the center. Surrounding the triangle are the words "Trade Mark Peace."
item: PL‐0077
title: [Various travel pictures from the Soviet Union]
date: 1975
size (cm): 80.5x56.5
summary: Eight pictures taken from various attractions and events within the Soviet Unon. Pictures were meant to be cut out and displayed on a Wandzeitungsarbeit (similar to a collage)
item: PL‐0078
title: NATO Stop
date: 1979
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0079
summary: The poster shows a nuclear missile that forms part of "NATO", with the word "STOP" in red over the missile.
title: Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands
date:
size (cm): 61 x 86
summary: Features ten SED insignia of varying sizes, with one large emblem centered at the top and nine smaller ones below it. Printed in red, yellow and blue.
item: PL‐0080
title: Für Internationale Literatur Verlag Volk und Welt Berlin DDR der Verlag
date: 1973
size (cm): 59 x 79
summary: This poster has a child‐like representation of an elephant in front of a house with a man and a woman.
item: PL‐0081
title: Sohn Seiner Klasse
date:
size (cm): 61 x 86
item: PL‐0082
summary: Poster shows the face of an unnamed military member in red and black; probably a woodblock print. Title reads "son of his class".
title: Die Pläne der Partei ‐ Der Wille des Volkes
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 88.5
summary: This poster shows a large political rally and images of the flags of various Soviet Bloc nations.
item: PL‐0083
title: [Pictorial Snellen chart]
date: 1984 (?)
size (cm): 60.75 x 85.5
summary: Poster shows 26 one‐dimensional, black images on light blue‐green background with size range patterned similar to a Snellen chart. Each image is repeated once with the exception of the rocket, which features five times, and a single skull.
item: PL‐0084
title: Marx macht Macht
date: 1975
size (cm): 57 x 86
item: PL‐0085
summary: This poster depicts Karl Marx, with segments of a world map composing his hair and beard, with three red stars where his collar would be.
title: Darauf sind wir stolz!
date: 1989
size (cm): 61 x 86
summary: Poster showcases 40 years of DDR achievements, emphasizing physical, social, and economic security. Poster is arranged in a 3x3 grid consisting mainly of photographs and superimosed captions. Title reads "of this we are proud!"
item: PL‐0086
title: Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster depicts a group of youths dancing, with the foremost couple in color.
item: PL‐0087
title: Der Staat ‐ das sind wir
date: 1973
size (cm): 61 x 86
item: PL‐0088
summary: Poster consists of a collage of black and white photos and a man faintly superimposed holding a hammer and sickle. Text extolls the virtue of the working class and the socialist state. Title reads "the State ‐ this is what we are."
title: Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster show several hyperidealized youths depicted as a gesture drawing.
item: PL‐0089
title: Weltfestspiele Berlin 1973
date: 1973
size (cm): 56.75 x 81
summary: Abstract, multimedia female portrait with the 1973 Weltfestspiele emblem repeated in the background. Poster advertises an international youth and student meeting, held regularly since 1947 and oriented toward socialist states.
item: PL‐0090
title: Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0091
summary: This poster shows four youths of varying ethnicities in a simplistic cartoon style.
title: Weltfestspiele Berlin 1973
date: 1973
size (cm): 56.75 x 81
summary: Abstract visual of a man holding a woman with a red flower. Poster advertises an international youth and student meeting, held regularly since 1947 and oriented toward socialist states.
item: PL‐0092
title: Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows 3 soldiers above a fallen comrade.
item: PL‐0093
title: Weltfestspiele Berlin 1973
date: 1973
size (cm): 56.75 x 81
item: PL‐0094
summary: Abstract visual of faces and flowers, colored in magenta, orange, yellow, green and blue. Poster advertises an international youth and student meeting, held regularly since 1947 and oriented toward socialist states.
title: UIS Fonction Publique
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows t emblem of UIS over top of a silver 40.
item: PL‐0095
title: Weltfestspiele Berlin 1973
date: 1973
size (cm): 56.75 x 81
summary: Black and white outline drawing of daily life in three geographic regions, divided into rectangular segments. Poster advertises an international youth and student meeting, held regularly since 1947 and oriented toward socialist states. This poster is signed by the artist.
item: PL‐0096
title: Karl Marx in Berlin
date: 1978
size (cm): 75.5 x 57.5
item: PL‐0097
summary: This poster shows various portraits of Karl Marx and his relatives, along with images of important documents and political photographs from East Germany.
title: Weltfestspiele Berlin 1973
date: 1973
size (cm): 56.75 x 81
summary: Abstract visual of individuals from various geographic regions standing behind a woman who is holding a sceptre and looking down at a dog on its back. Poster advertises an international youth and student meting, held regularly since 1947 and oriented toward socialist states.
item: PL‐0098
title: Karl Liebnecht und Rosa Luxemburg in Berlin
date: 1978
size (cm): 75.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster shows German communists Karl Liebnecht and Rosa Luxemburg, along with various images of documents, political rallies, and scenes from their funeral.
item: PL‐0099
title: 7. Oktober Nationalfeiertag der DDR
date: 1988
size (cm): 60 x 84
item: PL‐0100
summary: Poster is divided into square segments of varying size, most of which contain a DDR insignia centered inside a flower. Title promotes the national holiday on October 7th (anniversary of the establishment of the DDR). Bottom‐center segment reads "DDR: my state".
title: dem Karl Liebnecht haben wir's geschworen
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a large portrait of German communist Karl Liebnecht with red text.
item: PL‐0101
title: Nationalfeiertag 7. Oktober 1986
date: 1986
size (cm): 61 x 85.5
summary: Poster depicts a painted flower with multi‐colored petals and a DDR insignia in center. Text appears hand‐written in bottom‐left. Promotes the national holiday of the DDR's anniversary.
item: PL‐0102
title: Kämpfer gegen Faschismus und Krieg Georgi Dimitroff 1882‐1982
date: 1982
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
item: PL‐0103
summary: This poster shows Bulgarian communist leader Georgi Dimitrov in red and green.
title: Im Dialog für den Sozialismus
date: 1989
size (cm): 61 x 85.5
summary: Poster promotes a socialist dialogue among DDR citizens, with space for handwritten opinions. Design consists of speech bubbles and and notes placed opposite of each other, stating "here speaks the party" and "my opinion" [that of the citizen] respectively. Includes insignia of Freie Deutsche Jugend, Freier Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund, and Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschland.
item: PL‐0104
title: Glücklich und geborgen
date: 1985
size (cm): 57.25 x 81
summary: This poster depicts two youths swinging from the chinstrap of a large helmet with flowers around them.
item: PL‐0105
title: Friedrich Engels in Berlin
date: 1978
size (cm): 57.5x75
item: PL‐0106
summary: Poster documents Engels' two trips to Berlin through text, photographs, and period documents. Also gives an overview of Engels' significance in socialist theory.
title: Krieg und Leichen ‐ die letzte Hoffnung der Reichen
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster depicts a hyena wearing a top hat and a medal around its neck. The animal is in an aggressive pose over the bodies of dead soldiers. Black and white.
item: PL‐0107
title: Kampfgenosse
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Poster consists of close‐up photo of a unnamed Soviet leader with raised right fist followed by three soldiers. Title reads "comrade in arms" and includes a small red star with above with white hammer and sickle inside. Otherwise poster is in black and white.
item: PL‐0108
title: Graffiti‐Mauer‐Kunst Metropole Berlin
date: 1989
size (cm): 49.5 x 70
item: PL‐0109
summary: This poster depicts graffiti by Jan Kablau on a section of the Berlin Wall. The photograph is by Christian Bourguignon.
title: Genosse Ernst Thälmann
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Large black and white portrait of Ernst Thälmann superimposed on newspaper text detailing his achievements.
item: PL‐0110
title: Berlin am Potsdamer Platz
date: 1990s
size (cm): 70 x 49.75
summary: This poster shows a still standing segment of the Berlin Wall and a large red building, presumably a museum, on stilts in a photograph by Wolfgang Schalvien.
item: PL‐0111
title: Gedenkstätten: Berlin, Haupstadt der DDR
date:
size (cm): 56.5 x 80.5
item: PL‐0112
summary: Poster is doublesided. Front shows photo of a woman surrounded by others holding torches in of an obscured memorial. Back shows seven memorial sites of interest with photos and multilingual captions. Also includes a map of Berlin with site locations.
title: Graffiti Export $
date: 1989
size (cm): 68.75 x 49.75
summary: This poster shows a painting of a stretch of graffiti faces on the Berlin Wall.
item: PL‐0113
title: 1818 Karl 1883 Marx 1983: Unsere Ideen sind Wirklichkeit
date: 1983
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: Features a photo of children in Vietnam running along a coastline holding Vietnamese flags. Title reads "our ideas are reality", with caption describing "happy children in a socialist country".
item: PL‐0114
title: Berlin Potsdamer Platz 1987‐1990‐2000‐2006‐2008
date: 2008
size (cm): 50 x 70
item: PL‐0115
summary: This poster has 5 photographs which depict the evolution of Potsdamer Platz following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
title: Die Mauer in Berlin 9. November 1989
date: 1989
size (cm): 49.5 x 70
summary: Features seven photos of graffiti art by Ziebarth, Bourguignon, and Kablau on the Berlin wall. Poster was probably for an exhibition to be held on the stated date of 9 November 1989.
item: PL‐0116
title: A Hole in the Wall Berlin Novermber 1989
date: 1989
size (cm): 48.25 x 65.5
summary: This poster shows a photograph of a crack in the Berlin Wall and the landscape beyond. The poster advertises for an exhibition by M. Maurice Hawkesworth.
item: PL‐0117
title: Die Mauer
date: >1990
size (cm): 38 x 70
item: PL‐0118
summary: Features photos and multilingual text describing the graffiti on the Berlin Wall. Text is taken from the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie (giving approximate date)
title: Westlich unserer Grenzen gibt es eine ungeheure Welle der Kriminalität und…
date: 1970s
size (cm): 59.5 x 84
summary: The poster is bisected by a film strip showing scenes of a city and drug addicts. The text is in red.
item: PL‐0119
title: Berlin: Das Tor zu Welt
date:
size (cm): 48x68.25
summary: Title reads "Berlin: Gateway to the world", and features a large photo of the Brandenburg Gate.
item: PL‐0120
title: Held der Republik
date: 1970s
size (cm): 59.5 x 83.5
item: PL‐0121
summary: This poster has a portrait of Erich Honecker, the leader of the DDR until 1989. The poster is framed by barbed wire.
title: Berlin
date: 1999 (from copyright date)
size (cm): 48 x 68.25
summary: Poster is a double‐sided chronological series of Berlin wallmaps that can be folded into a brochure. One side is multilingual, the other English (content differs). Poster shows Berlin through time with emphasis on the Wall, and includes locations of contemporary Wall memorials. Red and black design theme.
item: PL‐0122
title: Auf Blöcke keine Böcke
date:
size (cm): 57.75 x 85.5
summary: This poster portrays a man wearing a sandwich board sign balancing on a barbed wire fence. The emblem of the Green Party appears in the bottom right corner of the poster.
item: PL‐0123
title: Berlin '89/Photo by Gustav Brauer
date: 1989
size (cm): 49.5 x 69.5
item: PL‐0124
summary: Poster features large photographic print by Gustav Brauer; depicts an individual at night staring toward a segment of the wall punctuated by gaping holes. Brandenburg Gate is visibile behind.
title: The Wall Live in Berlin Roger Waters & Special Guests
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: This poster has yellow text on a black and grey background advertising for a concert in Potsdamer Platz. In the bottom left corner is a red emblem of a hand holding a hammer.
item: PL‐0125
title: Berlin '89/Photo by Gustav Brauer
date: 1989
size (cm): 49.5 x 69.5
summary: Poster features large photgraphic print by Gustav Brauer; depicts a segment of the wall at night with a several large holes, one roughly remedied by a mesh panel.
item: PL‐0126
title: Charlie Taste Point
date: 1979
size (cm): 87.5 x 62.25
item: PL‐0127
summary: This poster shows a rabbit in front of an anti‐tank barrier with the Berlin Wall in the background.
title: Berlin '89/Photo by Gustav Brauer
date: 1989
size (cm): 49.5 x 69.5
summary: Poster features large photographic print by Gustav Brauer; depicts an individual with a hammer atop a ladder, positioned to bhip away at a heavily defaced segment of the wall.
item: PL‐0128
title: (No Text)
date: 1990s
size (cm): 59.25 x 84
summary: This poster shows a graffit scene from the Berlin Wall near Checkpoint Charlie. The graffiti has a hand reaching out from a crack in the wall handing a flower to a hand on the other side that is tied up in barbed wire.
item: PL‐0129
title: Einheit Unity Unité 3. Oktober '90
date:
size (cm): 49.5 x 69.5
item: PL‐0130
summary: Photograph of people milling around and through the Brandenburg Gate. Large German flag superimposed at top of photograph. Poster celebrates the formal conclusion of German reunification.
title: Damit Sie vorwärts kommen!
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows a black and white photograph of a line of vehicles. On the reverse is another image of a crowd of people being held back by riot police. The poster concerns the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0131
title: 9. November 1989
date:
size (cm): 50 x 69.5
summary: Photograph of people climbing over the Berlin Wall the day Gorbachev announced GDR citizens could visit West Germany. Brandenburg Gate visible behind.
item: PL‐0132
title: Das Boot ist voll!
date: 1990
size (cm): 63 x 88.5
item: PL‐0133
summary: This poster depicts a boat full of people of varying ethnicities, with a title stating that the "boat is full". This poster is from the October 1990 elections.
title: Berlin 1990
date:
size (cm): 59.5 x 69
summary: Photograph of young man with earring chipping away a piece of the wall. German flag hung on the wall to the right. Photograph is surrounded by black and white "snow" patterned border.
item: PL‐0134
title: Ihre Notbremse gegen Asylantenflut, Wohnungsnot, Arbeitslosigkeit
date: 1990
size (cm): 63.25 x 88
summary: This poster depicts a hand holding a stamp and is for the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0135
title: In der „DDR” wird das Vorbild für die Zukunft aller Deutschen geschaffen…
date:
size (cm): 59.5 x 69
item: PL‐0136
summary: Poster features large overhead photograph of soldiers in formation (black and white). Superimposed in red, title reads "In the DDR, Germans will create a model for the future, and their lives will be forever shaped by it." Quote by Leonid Iljitsch Breschnew, 1969.
title: Bündnis für mehr Demokratie
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.25 x 84
summary: This poster depicts a black and white portrait of Gerd Poppe, a German physicist and Green Party member. This poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0137
title: „New York Times” vom 186.1953…
date:
size (cm): 83.75 x 54.25
summary: Majority of poster is black and white photo of two Germans throwing rocks at Soviet tanks. Text below is adapted from various responses to the 1953 uprising. The first three selections praise the German people for their courage and spirit. The fourth is a statement by the Justice Minister some two weeks after, assuring DDR citizens that no one will be punished for protesting or striking, but only those who committed serious crims.
item: PL‐0138
title: Wir tragen den Kopf nicht die Nase hoch.
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0139
summary: This poster is black with a white exclamation point in the middle. The text refers to the PDS not having their heads up their noses.
title: The Wall
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 83.5
summary: Stylized red brick background. Poster promotes a Roger Waters concert at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The goal of the concert was to raise funds for the Memorial Fund for Disaster Relief.
item: PL‐0140
title: Diese Frau sollte Mann wählen.
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 57
summary: This poster is yellow with black text. 3 seminude men are in the top left corner, and a black and white portrait of the candidate, Carola von Braun, is in the bottom right. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0141
title: „Tunnel 57”
date: 1964
size (cm): 82.5 x 59
item: PL‐0142
summary: Poster is a black and white photograph of a man coming through a tunnel, presumably under the Wall.
title: Anachronistischer Zug 1990
date: 1990
size (cm): 49.5 x 69.25
summary: This poster depicts a map of Germany on an orange background. East Germany is at a lower level than West Germany.
item: PL‐0143
title: „Jetzt wächst zusammen, was zusammengehört.”
date: 1989
size (cm): 59.25 x 84
summary: Poster is a color photographic portrait of Willy Brandt, former chancellor of West Germany, before a crowd of people in front of the Brandenburg Gate. Title is his famous quote, "Now grows together, what belongs together", referencing reunification. Poster has a large red block with white letters "SPD" (Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands).
item: PL‐0144
title: Jede/r dritte darf nicht wählen wahlrecht für alle.
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.5
item: PL‐0145
summary: This poster shows a crowd of people with random figures scratched out. Black and white.
title: Das Tor
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Features a series of black and white images taken at the Brandenburg Gate and the wall segment in front of it.
item: PL‐0146
title: SPD: Das bessere Konzept ein Europäisches Deutschland
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster has text in grey and brown on a mostly grey background with black at the bottom and brown on the top. SPD is in the center in red text.
item: PL‐0147
title: 13. August 1961: Berliner Mauerbau
date: 1981
size (cm):
item: PL‐0148
summary: Text tells the story of Peter Fechter, an 18 yo bricklayer who was shot on the Wall while trying to escape DDR border guards. He cried out for help but no one came until finally he died and was carried away. Bold red letters state "murder is murder, even when ordered". Three black and white photos of the incident accompany the text.
title: Jetzt Klarheit für Berlin
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.25 x 84
summary: This poster shows a view of Berlin with a man in overalls in the foreground.
item: PL‐0149
title: Wir bieten zur Zeit vom Verkauf an:…
date:
size (cm): 84x59
summary: Poster is a black and white photo of the Brandenburg Gate viewed over the Wall, with sign in fore reading "Attention, you are now entering West Berlin". Color sign superimposed behind the Wall lists individuals by profession and how much they can be bought for. Retirees, disabled persons, and those unable to work are free (worthless).
item: PL‐0150
title: Mo Di Mi Do Fr Stunden sind genug
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0151
summary: This poster shows a man operating machinery repeated in rows under the abbreviations for the days of the week. In the last column there is a red "35".
title: Berlin bliebt Berlin!
date:
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: Poster shows the Berlin bear (featured in the Berlin coat of arms with a crown over its head). Bear's eyes are masked by a segment of the Wall; mouth is stuffed with various newspapers. Bear has a baton in its right hand and a sign reading "Berlin stays Berlin!" in its left hand. Red, black and white.
item: PL‐0152
title: Schwerter zu Pfulgscharen
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 83.5
summary: This poster shows an impressionistic rendering of soldiers marching from above. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0153
title: 17. Juni: Taf der Deutschen Einheit…
date:
size (cm): 84 x 59
item: PL‐0154
summary: Background consists of the three colors of the German flag. Title declares the 17th of June as the Day of German Unity. Middle shows a map of divided Germany. Bottom text quotes the Preamble of the Grundgesetzes: "The entirety of the German people remain called to complete the unity and freedom of Germany in free self‐determination.
title: Umweltschutz macht doch nur Arbeit!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: This poster has a blue background with green highlight boxes with text promoting the Green Party. The hedgehog of Alternative Liste appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0155
title: [photo of Conrad Schumann leaping over the Wall]
date:
size (cm): 59.5 x 83.5
summary: Large black and white photo of Conrad Schumann jumping over the Wall. Schumann was assigned to guard the Wall during its early phase of construction (when it was a low barbed‐wire fence); but instead escaped over it himself.
item: PL‐0156
title: Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0157
summary: This poster has a yellow background with dark green text boxes. The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
title: [photo of East German soldier and child separated by barbed wire fence]
date:
size (cm): 59.5 x 83.5
summary: Large black and white photo of DDR soldier and his son, who he put over the Wall (low barbed‐wire fence) to give him a chance at a better life.
item: PL‐0158
title: Vermeiden Sie Recycling
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: This poster has a light green background with dark green text boxes. The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0159
title: 22.‐30.4. Ost‐West Fest '90…
date: 1990
size (cm): 60 x 84
item: PL‐0160
summary: Black and white cartoon showing a man and woman coming up from underground, surrounded by a wall. Poster advertises an East‐West festival in Berlin and displays six‐day schedule. Text urges free‐thinking people from all nations to unite, and declares that everything good comes from underground.
title: Wehrgerechtigkeit muß sein
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: This poster has a fluorescent pink background with dark green text boxes. The Alternative Liste headgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0161
title: „Die Mauer steht gegen den Strom der Geschichte.”…
date:
size (cm): 85 x 60
summary: Poster features two quotes by Willy Brandt; one states "The Wall stands against the tide of history." (1964) The other reads "Now grows together was belongs together." (1989)
item: PL‐0162
title: Denk mal!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0163
summary: This poster shows a nuclear power plant inside of a snow globe. The background is purple with dots that gradually change from blue to red as they go down the page.
title: Berliner Mauer Kunst…
date:
size (cm): 84 x 30
summary: Advertisement for an exhibition of art from the Berlin Wall, featuring work by Heinz J. Kuzdas, Franco Bartoletti, Ismet Ergün, Theirry Noir, and Barbara Quandt. Features panoramic photograph of heavily decorated segment of the Wall.
item: PL‐0164
title: "Dafür arbeiten wir: Für eine Hauptstadt mit wirtschaftlichem Aufschwung. Für soziale Gerechtigkeit, mehr Sicherheit und Schutz der Bürger."
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 84
summary: This poster is a large portrait of Eberhard Diepgen with a white text box at the bottom. This poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0165
title: 3. Oktober 1990: Herzlich wilkommen Deutschland
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59.5
item: PL‐0166
summary: Poster reads "October 3rd, 1990: A heartfelt welcome to Germany", and shows a children's drawing at the bottom with various West German landmarks. Celebrates reunification.
title: Keine Stimme den Blockparteien
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 83
summary: This poster shows a black and white image of two men shaking hands on a blue background. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0167
title: The Wall
date: 1990
size (cm): 88.5 x 62
summary: Poster advertises a1990 concert in Berlin for the benefit of the Memorial Fund for Disaster Relief. Red and black brick background with an abstract human design.
item: PL‐0168
title: Links braucht kein Vaterland.
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 83.5
item: PL‐0169
summary: This poster shows a very excited man giving a thumbs up. The man appears on a salmon colored background that has a repetative pattern of unidentified white objects. This poster is from the October 1990 elections.
title: Rabbit a la Berlin
date: 2009
size (cm): 99.5 x 69.5
summary: Film poster for the documentary Królik po berlinsku (Rabbit à la Berlin). Shows a rabbit looking through a crevice in the Wall. The film follows the story of wild rabbits that lived in the Dead Zone until the Wall came down and they had to learn to live in freedom (allegorical of East Germany). Oversize.
item: PL‐0170
title: 98,8 Prozent (Wie Immer)
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59.5
summary: This poster Is green with orange and red text. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0171
title: Manches soll nie wiederkommen…
date:
size (cm): 97 x 67.5
item: PL‐0172
summary: Poster shows photo of the Berlin Wall with guard tower behind on yellow striped background. Text reads "Many shall not return. Recycle your bottles already! We support reusability." Oversize.
title: Ein Traum wird wahr: Berlin Endlich Autofrei!
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: This poster shows a Berlin street filled with several feet of garbage. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0173
title: Berlin Mauerbilder…
date: 1988
size (cm): 69 x 98.5
summary: Poster features a large, detailed map of divided Berlin, with accompanying period photos (black and white) and captions emphasizing the Wall. Back shows appx. 180 photos and captions from the archive of Hendrik G. Pastor. Oversize.
item: PL‐0174
title: Damit zusammenkommt was zusammengehört!
date: 1990
size (cm): 60 x 84
item: PL‐0175
summary: This poster is a black and white picture of cars on a street. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.
title: Die Mauer 1990…
date: 2004
size (cm): 69 x 98.5
summary: Shows four panoramic photos of the same part of Berlin, beginning with the Wall in 1987 and ending with Potsdamer Platz in 2004. Oversize.
item: PL‐0176
title: Wählen gehen! Beide Stimmen für die CDU Zweitstimme ist Kanzlerstimme
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 84
summary: This poster is white with a red and white striped border. The middle of the poster has a yellow text box. Two black circles with red Xs through them are in the bottom left corner. This poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0177
title: Wo die Mauer war: Spaziergang durch Berlins City heute
date: 1996
size (cm): 34.5 x 100
item: PL‐0178
summary: Poster has a detailed map of Berlin on one side, and on the other shows various sites of interest for German tourists pertaining to the Wall. Title reads "Where the Wall was: A walk through Berlin's city today." Features many period and contemporary photographs with accompanying captions. Oversize.
title: Doppelwahl '90 Berlin
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: This poster shows the flags of Germany and Austria represented impressionistically with large pieces covered in white. The background of the poster is a blue to white gradient. This poster is from the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0179
title: Mehr Farben braucht das Land:…
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Title reads: "The country needs more colors". Features abstract rainbow on left with text on right detailing the platform of the Green Alliance (a women's movement). Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0180
title: Nie wieder Deutschland!
date: 1990
size (cm): 60 x 42
item: PL‐0181
summary: This poster shows a map of a hypothetical reunified German state this a painted red X over it. To the right are two masked figures with paintbrushes.
title: Veranstaltung:
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Poster matches PL‐0180 in design. Title translates as "event" or "function", but no text follows. Bottom features the slogan "together we are many". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0182
title: Berlin eird wieder Berlin
date: 1990s
size (cm): 57.5 x 40
summary: This poster shows a large picture of the Brandenburg Gate with smaller images of the Berlin Wall being knocked down.
item: PL‐0183
title: Kohl Dampf machen ja. Kohldampf schlieben nein….
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
item: PL‐0184
summary: Top of poster is black, bottom white. Title reads "Steaming cabbage creates yeses. Starving hunger forces nos." Poster is promoting a minimum pension of 1000 DM. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
title: Forum:
date: 1990s
size (cm): 58 x 42
summary: This poster shows a painting of a table with chairs piled against it.
item: PL‐0185
title: Rechtsstaat ja. Vormundstaat nein….
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "Constitutional state, yes. Guardian state, no." Poster promotes a referendum on the constitution. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0186
title: Lech Walesa
date: 1990
size (cm): 61 x 86
item: PL‐0187
summary: This poster shows an L and a W written with a brush, along with a stylized eye. The poster refers to the Polish politician Lech Walesa. Text is in Polish.
title: Neu anfangen ja. Vorher alles kaputtmachen nein….
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "New beginnings, yes. Yesterday's brokenness, no." Poster promotes responsible economic activity. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0188
title: 1990
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster shows a calendar for 1990 with important dates highlighted in red. The calendar continues on the reverse side of the poster.
item: PL‐0189
title: Parlamentarische Demokratie ja. Parteien‐Herrschaft nein.
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
item: PL‐0190
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "Parliamentary democracy, yes. Party domination, no." (Play on words: herrschaft trans. "domination", lit. "manhood".) Poster promotes a more visible female presence in politics. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
title: (No Text)
date: 1990s
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: This poster shows a painting of 6 small men in red hats and shoes around a bench that is painted like the German flag. Next to the bench are a hammer and drafting compass. The Berlin cityscape is in the background. The bench is not attached to the ground and there is a broom in the bottom right corner.
item: PL‐0191
title: Sparen ja. Kaputtschrumpfen nein….
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "Economizing, yes. Broken [economic] shrinking, no." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0192
title: Never‐ending Story
date: undated
size (cm): 95 x 67.5
item: PL‐0193
summary: This poster shows a painting of Winston Churchill, FDR, and Joseph Stalin seated together. FDR is holding a saxophone.
title: Vielfalt ja. Einfalt nein….
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "Diversity, yes. Naïveté, no." Subtitle reads "More than black‐red‐gold", referring to the colors of the German flag. Poster promotes diversity in party politics. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0194
title: (No Text)
date: 1990s
size (cm): 54.5 x 35
summary: This poster is a photograph of a woman riding a bicycle in front of a section of the Berlin Wall that is covered in graffiti.
item: PL‐0195
title: Frier Wettbewerb ja. Monopol‐Wirtschaft nein.
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
item: PL‐0196
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "Free competition, yes. Monopolized economy, no." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
title: Kinderansichten
date: 1990
size (cm): 46.5 x 60
summary: The poster shows 12 children's drawings of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany.
item: PL‐0197
title: Deutsche Einheit ja. Ausländerfeindlichkeit nein.
date: 1990
size (cm): 97.5 x 33.5
summary: Poster design matches PL‐0184. Title reads "German unity, yes. Foreign hostility, no." Subtitle reads "Welcom, Europe!" Poster promotes international cooperation. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags). Oversize.
item: PL‐0198
title: Berlin '89
date: 1989
size (cm): 70 x 50
item: PL‐0199
summary: This poster shows derelict cars along a street that is next to a section of the Berlin Wall.
title: Aufschwung durch Einheit
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 39
summary: Poster depicts a couple embracing in front of Berlin's Fernsehturm (television tower) which was constructed in the GDR. Title reads "Economic recovery through unity". Subtitle reads "A strong SPD for Berlin". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0200
title: "Sozialismus ist die Philosophie des Versagens, das Credo der Ignoranz und das Glaudensbekenntnis des Neids." (Winston Churchill)
date:
size (cm): 59.9 x 84
summary: This poster shows a section of the Berlin Wall with a guard tower on the other side. The quote by Winston Churchill is superimposed on top of the image.
item: PL‐0201
title: Für eine Zukunft ohne Angst.
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0202
summary: Poster reads "For a future without fear". SPD initials are in bottom right corner, underlined by the colors of the German flag. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Die Mauer: Faszination der Fotokunst
date: 1980s
size (cm): 59.5 x 76.5
summary: This poster is for a photography contest of images of the Berlin Wall. The poster shows multiple images of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie.
item: PL‐0203
title: Wir sind radikal gegen Abbau der Inneren Sicherheit
date: 1990
size (cm): 88 x 63
summary: Poster shows two masked men in black and white. Title reads "We are radically against the destruction of our own security", with caption below picture saying "Immediately ban face coverings!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0204
title: Jugend und Studienjahre
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
item: PL‐0205
summary: This poster shows pictures and documents from Karl Marx's early years. This poster is the first of a series of 8.
title: Stoppt die Chaoten!
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster shows black and white photograph of masked man in a crowd of people (many partially or fully masked) about to launch an object. Title reads "Stop the chaos!" Reverse side of poster show a predominantly ethnic crowd amid police in riot gear, with title reading "Berlin must stay German!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0206
title: Beginn der politischen Tätigkeit von Karl Marx
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
summary: This poster shows images and pictures relating to Karl Marx's life. This poster is second of a series of 8.
item: PL‐0207
title: Berlin, wähl' Dich frei:
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.5
item: PL‐0208
summary: Title reads "Berlin, choose to be free:" and follows with blank space. At the bottom, text reads "Berlin: It's all or nothing now", with CDU initials and insignia to the right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Ausarbeitung der Grundlagen des wissenschaftlichen Sozialismus
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
summary: This poster discusses Karl Marx's collaborations with Friedrich Engels. This poster is third of a series of 8.
item: PL‐0209
title: Wir sind radikal gegen Drogen‐Missbrauch
date: 1990
size (cm): 88 x 63
summary: Poster shows an individual putting a needle in their arm (black and white). Title reads "we are radically against drug abuse". Bottom text reads "Life sentences for drug traffickers." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0210
title: Das "Kommunistische Manifest"
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
item: PL‐0211
summary: This poster details the publishing and international translation of the Communist Manifesto. This poster is fifth of a series of 8.
title: „Für das ganze Berlin: Gleicher Lohn für gleiche Arbeit…”
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster depicts portrait of Eberhard Diepgen, mayor of West Berlin, and a quote of his at the bottom saying "For all of Berlin: The same wages for the same work. The [economic] recovery is only with us." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0212
title: Die "Neue Rheinische Zeitung" ‐ Kampforgan der Revolution
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
summary: This poster discusses Karl Marx's life following the publication of the Communist Manifesto. This poster is 7th of a series of 8.
item: PL‐0213
title: Schule zum lernen und leben:…
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
item: PL‐0214
summary: Poster depicts portrait of Petra Morawe, a dramaturge and director in Berlin. Title reads "A school to learn and live:" and follows with a quote down the right‐hand side detailing Morawe's vision for reform in Germany's schools. Bottom bears the insignia of Die Grünen Bündnis 90 with the slogan "The country needs more colors". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: (No Text)
date: 1972
size (cm): 78.5 x 98
summary: This poster is a large portrait of Erich Honecker.
item: PL‐0215
title: Ilja Seifert
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Depicts portrait of Ilja Seifert, a paraplegic politician for the PDS. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0216
title: PDS
date: 1990
size (cm): 40.5 x 20.5
item: PL‐0217
summary: This poster is a red background with the letters PDS in white. The poster is from the March 1990 elections.
title: DSU Deutsch Soziale Union: Gemeinsam für Deutschland
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 58.5
summary: Depicts portrait of Dr. Theo Waigel, federal minister of finance (and later "father of the Euro). Title reads "Together for Germany". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0218
title: Profiliert zukunftsorientiert NDPD
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.5 x 58
summary: This poster has a white background with profile images of 3 faces in orange, yellow, and white. The letters NDPD appear in the lower left corner. This poster is from the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0219
title: Wolfram Adolphi
date: 1990
size (cm): 85 x 59
item: PL‐0220
summary: Features portrait of Wolfram Adolphi, chairman of the PDS regional organization in Berlin at the time of the elections. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: SPD: Arbeit und Umwelt
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 84
summary: This poster has a black factory behind a line of green grass. A red banner with SPD in white flies from the smokestack of the factory. This poster is from the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0221
title: Ilja Seifert
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Depicts portrait of Ilja Seifert, a paraplegic politician for the PDS. Shown in wheelchair in school gym with children holding out parachute behind. Caption[s] read "Courage" and "New discoveries". PDS insignia in lower‐right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0222
title: "Wohlstand für alle."
date: 1990
size (cm): 61 x 84.5
item: PL‐0223
summary: This poster's background is the German flag with a portrait image of the CDU's candidate in the bottom left corner. This poster is from the March 1990 elections.
title: Peter Zotl
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster depicts portrait of Peter Zotl. Text reads "For the growing together of the peers in our city, the social interests of the people, and their democratic self‐determination". PDS insignia in lower right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0224
title: "Wir wollen das Zusammenwachsen der Deutschen so gestalten, daß soziale Gerechtigkeit garantiert wird. Und die Menschen in der DDR müssen ihre Selbstachtung und Würde bewahren können."
date: 1990
size (cm): 61 x 86.5
summary: This poster is white with black text. A red square is in the top lefthand corner. Another red square is in the lower right with SPD in white lettering. The poster is from the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0225
title: DSU Deutsch Soziale Union: Zukunft für alle
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
item: PL‐0226
summary: Poster depicts an unnamed politician [?] holding a little girl on green background. Title reads "A future for all". Bottom text reads "On December 2nd, your vote for the DSU!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Deutsche Einheit Tiefe Wurzeln
date: 1990
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster has an illustration of a tree in the center. The poster is from the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0227
title: Endlich neue Tapeten!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x84
summary: Color cartoon of a man and woman sitting on a couch with the wall behind covered in notices of rent increases. Poster title is enclosed in a shared speech bubble that reads "Endless new wallpaper!" Portrait of an unnamed politician hangs on the wall to the left. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0228
title: Für die unbe/herr/schte Vernunft der Frauen und ihre mehrheitliche Beteiligung auf allen Entscheidungsbenen.
date: 1990
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
item: PL‐0229
summary: This poster is a white background with blue text and a red symbol of the Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus.
title: Bekanntmachung über die Auslegung des Wählerverzeichnisses…
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster consists of text with red border. Title reads "Notice of the interpretation of electoral registers and the issuance of ballot papers for the German Bundestag and Berlin House of Representatives elections on December 2nd, 1990". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0230
title: Für Schulessen, Hortbetreuung, billige Krippen‐ und Kindergartenplätze: DJP ja Mütter und Väter! Sonst zahlt Ihr bar für die "Deutsche Einheit"!
date: 1990
size (cm): 29.5 x 40
summary: This poster Is green with black text. In the center is a circle with an X in the center.
item: PL‐0231
title: SPD+CDU: Partner seit 1949
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
item: PL‐0232
summary: Title in blue at top reads "SED and CDU: Partners since 1949". Remaining text in red reads "The honest Alternativee to vote for: SPD". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Dieses Plakat ist nicht im Westen gedruckt. PDS ist von uns. Für uns.
date: 1990
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster has a white background with blue text. The red symbol of the Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus appears in the center.
item: PL‐0233
title: Lernen ist Lust auf Leben
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster features impressionist painting on left with a couple lying in the grass reading a book together. Title reads "Learining is the passion of life". Text on the right details school reforms called form by the publishing organization, including autonomy, cooperative learning, and greater freedom in learning space. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0234
title: Freiheit statt Sozialismus! CDU
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 83.5
item: PL‐0235
summary: This poster is white with the text in large black letters. The reverse side has CDU in larger red letters next to a yellow symbol with a lion. Beneath the symbol is the text: "activ für Baden‐Württemberg.
title: Demokratie in bester Verfassung!
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster features impressionist painting on left with an individual reaching up to a giant whose upper torso and face are obscured. Title reads "Democracy at its best:" Text on right details the policy demands of Die Grünen Bündnis 90, including basic rights for all (including children) to work, have a place to live, be educated, and be afforded social protection; environmental responsibility mandated by law; transparent administration; and gender equality, among others. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0236
title: Wir sind ein Volk 1:1 PDS progressiv, produktiv, pro DDR
date: 1990
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is white with black text. The symbol for the Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus appears at the bottom in red.
item: PL‐0237
title: Frauen gehören ins Haus!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0238
summary: Poster consists of orange/green background. Title reads "Women belong in the home!" with subtitle reading "In the town hall. [Play on words: haus trans. "home", Rathaus trans. "town hall".]/ Everyone talks about women's politics. With us, women make politics." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: "Die Gewalt soll gegeben werden dem gemeinen Volk." Thomas Müntzer, 1525 Das Volk macht die Geschichte. Für eine basisdemokratische DEUTSCHE VOLKSREPUBLIK in einem wohnlichen gemeinsamen
date: 1990
size (cm): 61 x 86.5
summary: This poster is white with red and black text. The emblem of Vereinigte Linke appears in the bottom left corner.
item: PL‐0239
title: Freie Fahrt für freie Bürger!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: Poster consists of red/green background. Title reads "Free travel for free citizens!" with subtitle reading "With bus, train, and bicycle./We bring more movement into the traffic policy". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0240
title: Eine neue Politik. Eine neue Wirtschaft. Eine neue Moral. SPD.
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0241
summary: This poster is white with black text. SPD appears in red with a German flag.
title: Spekulanten wollen nur Ihr Bestes.
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: Poster consists of tan and green background. Title reads "Speculators want only the best for you." with subtitle reading "Whatever the cost./We redevelop the house, not the homeowner." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0242
title: Alle Frauen sind mutig! Stark! Schön! Unabhängiger Frauenverband ‐ Auch für Frauen und Kinder eine sorgenfreie Zukunft in dem Europäischen Haus.
date: 1990
size (cm): 60.5 x 43
summary: This poster depicts three caricatures of women: A princess kissing a frog, a pregnant mother with two children carrying shopping bags, and a witch on a brromstick.
item: PL‐0243
title: Wer aufhört, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen, geht den Bach runter.
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0244
summary: Poster consists of purple and green background. Title reads "He who stops swimming against the current goes under." with subtitle reading "The reliable opposition ‐ also in the government." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Die DDR nach der Wahl. Die Wähler sind ausgezählt. Die Gewählten feilschen um die Macht. Von nun an wird regiert. Das ist Parlamentarismus. Vom Nutzen und Schaden des parlamentarischen Weges.
date: 1990
size (cm): 43 x 61
summary: This poster is yellow and has black text.
item: PL‐0245
title: Das kann doch nicht alles gewesen sein!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: Poster features a blue 100 DM note. Text reads "That can't all have been [possible]!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0246
title: Nie wieder Sozialismus. Ja! Freiheit und Wohlstand. Allianz für Deutschland. DA DSU CDU.
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0247
summary: This poster has a white background. The text is black with the word "Ja!" larger and in the center. The word "Ja!" is colored like the German flag.
title: Wie packt man einen Miethai?
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
summary: Poster reads "How does one grapple with a slum lord?" Die Grünen Bündnis 90 Insignia bottom right.
item: PL‐0248
title: Freiheit Gleichheit Brüderlichkeit und soziale Sicherheit. PDS progressiv, produktiv, pro DDR
date: 1990
size (cm): 57.5 x 81.5
summary: This poster is white with black text. The symbol for the Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus appears at the bottom in red.
item: PL‐0249
title: Es hat ja doch keinen Sinn!
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 84
item: PL‐0250
summary: Poster reads "It doesn't make sense". The k in "keinen" is crossed through with an x, making the poster read instead "It does make sense" (Es hat ja doch einen Sinn!). Die Grünen Bündnis 90 Insignia bottom right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Frauensozialer Abstieg‐ nicht mit uns! DFD
date: 1990
size (cm): 58 x 80
summary: This poster is white in the middle with blue at the top and bottom. The text is white and blue with some red.
item: PL‐0251
title: Bringt das Eis zum Schmelzen: In den Bezirken ‐ Jetzt Wahrecht für alle
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: Poster shows a set of ice cubes with individual people frozen inside of them (indigo background). Poster reads "Melt the ice: In the districts ‐ Suffrage for all". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0252
title: Stabilität und Vertrauen Hans Modrow
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0253
summary: This poster has a portrait of Hans Modrow, a candidate for the Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus, against a white background. The emblem of the PDS appears in the bottom left corner.
title: Kanzler für Deutschland
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 58.5
summary: Poster depicting the CDU candidate for German chancellor (title reads "Chancellor for Germany"). Text at bottom reads "Freedom/Prosperity/Security" with CDU insignia to right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0254
title: Keine Kapital = Nation! Vereinigte Linke
date: 1990
size (cm): 43 x 61
summary: This poster shows a cartoon family holding a political sign and a DDR flag. The emblem of Vereinigte Linke appears in the bottom right corner. The emblem has been colored with a red crayon.
item: PL‐0255
title: DeserteurInnenparade gegen Wehrpflicht und Zwangsdienst
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59.5
item: PL‐0256
summary: Poster advertises a "deserters' parade"; a demonstration against conscription and forced service. Parade was to be held on Saturday, November 17th, 1990 at 1 pm and begin a Schinkelwache unter den Linden, and conclude at Kundgebung Wittenberg Platz at 3 pm. Parade was part of the Campaign Against Conscription, Forced Service, and the Military (slogan: "With us against the draft"). Poste shows a portrait silhouette of a German soldier with a missile emerging from his head and shattering his helmet. At the bottom right of the picture is printed "homo sapiens". The poster calls on a list of organizations to participate. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Vorwärts und nicht vergessen…für antiimperialistische Solidarität.
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows a dove flying in front of a flag that is being waved.
item: PL‐0257
title: Graue Panther in den Bundestag
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59.5
summary: Poster promotes the small Gray Party, or Gray Panther Party. Poster is in black and pink and features a portrait of Trude Unruh, the party's founder. Text beneath title reads "you have two votes". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0258
title: XII. Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten Moskau 1985
date: 1985
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
item: PL‐0259
summary: This poster shows a globe surrounded by five birds of different colors.
title: Links ist respektlos.
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.25
summary: Poster features a a boy dressed in a plaid shirt and patched overalls holding a saw in his right hand. Background is yellow with a repetitive pattern of white faces with boards covering their eyes. Title reds "Left is disrespectul". Bottom left bears PDS insignia, with text reading "The Left roster... the other Germany." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0260
title: Vorwärts zu den XII. Weltfestspielen der Jugend und Studenten! Moskau 1985.
date: 1984
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster shows a five‐petalled flower with a dove inside it. The flower is inside of a red star, which is on a blue background.
item: PL‐0261
title: Die Zukunft hat wieder einen Namen.
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.5
item: PL‐0262
summary: Text reads "The future has a name again." SPD insignia in bottom right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: Wir handeln uns was ein.
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81.5
summary: This poster shows a businessman in a suit being punched in the face by a boxing glove on a spring popping out of a box.
item: PL‐0263
title: Drei Dinge bracht der Mann
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: Poster has picture of a small boy tugging on the apron strings of what appears to be a man in an apron holding a broom (gender is apparent from shoes/trousers). Title reads "A man needs three things", with bottom text reading "With us for equal opportunities at home and work through consequent quotes." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0264
title: Weltniveau mitbestimmen
date: 1989
size (cm): 57.25 x 81
item: PL‐0265
summary: This poster has a globe inside a large Q on an orange background.
title: Umwelttag
date: 1990
size (cm): 61 x 43
summary: Poster promotes "Environment Day" on Novermber 24th, 1990. Poster shows a crushed red soda can with handwriting‐effect font. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0266
title: Bewahrt ihnen den Frieden. Internationales Jahr des Kindes.
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has 6 infants bundled up with bows tied around them. The children are all of different ethnicities.
item: PL‐0267
title: Du Darfst
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
item: PL‐0268
summary: Poster shows a picture of a crowd of people around a banner reading "Free Elections". There is a sign in the crowd with the female symbol depicted and another sign reading "We are the people". Title reads "You may", with text at bottom saying "With us for more grassroots democracy. Plebescite on the Basic Laws (of the Federal Republic)." Die Grünen Bündnis 90 insignia at bottom. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: 1.Mai Internationaler Kampf‐ und Feiertag der Werktätigen.
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows a flower and a globe, with the flower obscuring part of the globe.
item: PL‐0269
title: Genscher: „F.D.P wählen”
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 56.6
summary: Poster depicts large black and white portrait of Hans‐Dietrich Genscher, an FDP politician. Blue title text on yellow background reads "Genscher: 'The FDP's choice". FDP insignia center left with slogan underneath: "The liberal Germany". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0270
title: 1. Mai 1983
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0271
summary: This poster is a stylistic representation of Karl Marx done in brush strokes.
title: Jetzt Deutschland uns Deutschen
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 58.5
summary: Poster has a black, red and gold border. Outlined cityscape in center (Berlin?) and heart in top right corner with colors of the German flag (caption: "A heart for Germany"). Title reads "Now, Germany [is] us Germans." NDP insignia at bottom. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
item: PL‐0272
title: Auf, auf zum Kampf…
date: 1986
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is a large print portrait of Rosa Luxemburg in black and white. The image is bordered in brown, white, and red. The poster is partnered with a similar poster of Karl Liebnecht.
item: PL‐0273
title: Demokratie bracht Opposition:
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.25
item: PL‐0274
summary: Poster title reads "Democracy needs Opposition". Text underneath reads "Like the tree, the roots. All virtue comes from underground. We worry that the branches and leaves are skilled". PDS insignia bottom right.
Poster created for the October 1990 elec ons (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
title: …zum Kampf sind wir geboren.
date: 1986
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is a large print portrait of Karl Liebnecht in black and white. The image is bordered in brown, white, and red. The poster is partnered with a similar poster of Rosa Luxemburg.
item: PL‐0275
title: 1. Fünf Länder treffen in Schwerin
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57.25
summary: Title reads that "Five nations meet in Schwerin". Poster is blue with white and yellow letters and Neues Forum rainbow insignia at bottom. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche
Bundestags).
item: PL‐0276
title: Annahme der UNO‐Deklaration über die Rechte des Kines durch die UNO‐Vollversammlung am 20.November 1959
date: 1989
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
item: PL‐0277
summary: This poster is a large picture of 4 African children smiling together. The text is in red on a yellow background.
title: Lásku a Pravdu do Každè Rodiny Přeje Obĉanské Fórum
date:
size (cm): 61.5 x 39
summary: Poster has a blue background filled with windows of various sizes. Windows are filled with golden yellow light and some have silhouetted figures behind. Space between windows features ghostly angels nd a few small stars. Title reads (in Slovak) "Love and truth to every family/".
item: PL‐0278
title: Vermächtnis und Auftrag für Frieden und Sozialismus
date: 1989
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: The poster shows the progression of German military flags from 1500 to 1956. The poster has 6 flags in chronological order with captions.
item: PL‐0279
title: Berlin wird wieder Berlin
date:
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0280
summary: Poster features a large photograph of the angel from atop the Brandenburg gate. Bottom of poster shows four images of the gate's restoration process. Title reads "Berlin will again be Berlin". Photo captions at bottom read "Visitors can see how the Quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate are restored.
title: Alles, was die Menschen in Bewegung setzt, muß durch ihren Kopf hindurch; aber welche Gestalt es in diesem Kopf annimmt, hängt sehr von den Umständen ab.
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a large impressionistic portrait of Friedrich Engels in multiple colors.
item: PL‐0281
title: K. Marx „Tut mir leid Jungs! War halt nur so 'ne Idee von mir...”
date: 1990
size (cm): 42 x 29.5
summary: Poster depicts a cartoon portrait of Karl Marx, with the caption "I'm sorry boys! That was just an idea of mine…"
item: PL‐0282
title: 60.Jahrestag der Gründung der KPD
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0283
summary: This poster is red with two images of German Communist newspapers, one form 1918, the other from 1976.
title: Rettet die Mark!
date:
size (cm): 61.75 x 42.75
summary: Poster depicts two giant letters DM (Deutsch Mark) on a grassy coastal area. Cars and construction equipment shown for scale. The D has the small word "Hotel" resting on top and the M is being hoisted up by a rope. Title reads "Ride the Mark!" with subtitle reading "Soft tourists for the Brandenburg Mark and the alternative DDR."
item: PL‐0284
title: Unknown German Politician Portrait
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a portrait of an unknown German politician by noted German artist Willi Sitte. The portrait is accompanied by images of uniformed soldiers and hands.
item: PL‐0285
title: Twoj Prezydent
date:
size (cm): 85.5 x 61
item: PL‐0286
summary: Poster is large black and white, low‐contrast portrait of an unidentified presidential candidate. Title (in Polish) reads "Your President".
title: Portrait Poster of Lenin
date: 1980s
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a painted portrait of Vladimir Lenin.
item: PL‐0287
title: Verantwortungsbewusst Kompetent Redlich
date:
size (cm): 81 x 57.25
summary: Poster depicts portrait of Dr. Günther Maleuda, a candidate for the DBD. Title reads "Responsible/Competent/Bonafide", with text reading "With the DBD in a secure future".
item: PL‐0288
title: XI. Parteitag der SED
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0289
summary: This poster has a large green XI that has a building façade on one side with a rainbow.
title: Aktionstag/ Für sozialen Frieden in Deutschland…
date: 1991
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: Poster promotes Aktionstag (Day of Action). Background is photograph of a crowd in gray and tan. Title and following text read "Day of Action/ For social freedom in German ‐ against unemployment and poverty in East and West". Event to be held on the 28th of September, 1991 at 11 am at Kundgebung in Lustgarten, Berlin.
item: PL‐0290
title: Weltkongress im Internationalen Jahr der Frau
date: 1975
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is blue with a stylized woman's head in gold. Next to the head is a fold dove that has the female symbol inside it.
item: PL‐0291
title: IG Metall DDR Hol Dir keine nassen FuBe! Wer in der IG Metall ist, braucht nicht im Regen stehen!
date:
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0292
summary: Poster features a red umbrella with "IG Metall DDR" written into the handle. Text reads "Don't get your feet wet! Those in the IG Metall [Union] don't need to stand in the rain!" Black text with red border.
title: Die Geschichte des Sozialismus ist für uns als Kampfpartei die Lebensschule. Wir empfangen daraus immer neue Anregungen.
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a stylized portrait of Rosa Lusemburg in red and gold.
item: PL‐0293
title: IG Metall DDR Erst arbeitslos und dann im Abseits unsere Antwort: Umschulungsprogramme
date:
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster features a soccer ball in center. Text reads "First unemployment/and then offsides/our answer: retraining programs." Black text with red border.
item: PL‐0294
title: Kinder‐ und Jugendspartakaide
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0295
summary: This poster has a young boy riding a pommel horse and leaping it over a hurdle.
title: Für ein soziales Sachsen
date:
size (cm): 79 x 55
summary: Poster features a white on green outline of the German state of Sachsen. Title in green reads "For a socialist Sachsen". Text below in red reads "vote left!". PDS insignia lower left.
item: PL‐0296
title: Initiative für alle Volle Producktion mit weniger Energie wer spart, gewinnt!
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is yellow with black text and blue and red lines.
item: PL‐0297
title: Helmut Kohl
date:
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
item: PL‐0298
summary: Poster features color photograph of Helmut Kohl at top. Promotes a visit from Kohl on Sunday, September 16th at 7 pm at the Frauenkirche in Dresden.
title: 450. Jahrestag des Deutschen Bauernfrieges
date: 1974
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a black and white illustration of a man swinging a shovel. A rainbow is coming out of the shovel.
item: PL‐0299
title: Študentské Hnutie
date: undated
size (cm): 99 x 69.5
summary: Poster text is in blue handwritten font with partially scribbled red heart below. Reads "Student Movement" in Slovak.
item: PL‐0300
title: All men are colored. ALL.
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0301
summary: This poster is black with grey text.
title: Live in Berlin
date: 1990
size (cm): 88.5 x 62
summary: Poster advertises a 1990 concert in Berlin for the benefit of the Memorial Fund for Disaster Relief. Red and black brick background with an abstract bird (?) design. Concert to be held on Saturday, July 21st at Berlin's Postdamer Platz.
item: PL‐0302
title: 22. Arbeiter Festspiele DDR
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster has a dove inside of a circle of hands on a blue background.
item: PL‐0303
title: Ich kann die Mauer nicht mehr sehen.
date: 1990s
size (cm): 32.75 x 44
item: PL‐0304
summary: Poster features two photos on gold background. First photo, taken in 1987, depicts a blind man in front of the Wall with a sign around his neck reading "I can no longer see the wall" (title). The second photo, taken in 1990, depicts the same man with the same sign in front of the now destructed Wall. Title is translated into nine languages including German and English.
title: Nationals Jugendfestival der DDR. Die Jugend des Bezirkes Erfurt grüßt
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a yellow and black image of a typewriter surrounded by flowers.
item: PL‐0305
title: [photograph of man and boy chipping away at the Wall while a policeman watches from the other side]
date:
size (cm): 34.75 x 49.75
summary: Black and white photo depicts a man and his son chipping away pieces of the Wall on the West side while a police officer looks on from the East side.
item: PL‐0306
title: Luther fegte nicht nur den Augiasstall der Kirche, sondern auch den der deutschen Sprache aus, schuf die moderne deutsche Prosa und dichtete Text und Melodie jenes siegesgewissen Chorals, der die Marseillaise
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0307
summary: This poster has a black and white woodcut image of a large hand on an open Bible with various religious figures sprawled beneath it. The image is on a brown background.
title: [collage of black and white and color images superimposed on photograph of the Wall]
date:
size (cm): 49.5 x 70
summary: Poster features a collage of various black and white and color images superimposed on a photograph of the Wall.
item: PL‐0308
title: Give Peace a Chance
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a portrait image of John Lennon with a bleeding American flag on his forehead. The portrait is on a black background with white text around the edges.
item: PL‐0309
title: Berlin 11 November 1989
date: 1990s
size (cm): 49.5 x 69.5
item: PL‐0310
summary: Poster depicts a black and white photograph of soldiers from East Germany emerging from a break in the Wall into a crowd of people on the West side.
title: REVOLUTION. Alles, was die Menschen in bewegung setzt, muss durch ihren Kopf hindurch; aber welche Gestalt es in diesem Kopf annimmt, hängt sehr von den umständen ab. Friedrich Engels.
date: 1989
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster has the word "Revolution" in large red letters with the text in black beneath it.
item: PL‐0311
title: And you! What are you doing for peace?
date: 1990s
size (cm): 49.75 x 69.75
summary: Poster features a painting depicting the day the Wall came down, with a crowd of people and many straddling a part of the Wall that remains standing.
item: PL‐0312
title: Gilt überall
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0313
summary: This poster has a newspaper article about nuclear war in the center. The title appears below the image of the article.
title: [black and white photo of girl climbing through the Wall]
date:
size (cm): 58.75 x 83.5
summary: Poster is a large black and white photograph of a girl climbing through a hole in the Wall while through a hole to the right a policeman stands watching.
item: PL‐0314
title: in the name of humanity
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a reprint of a 1968 original. The image is a portait of an American soldier in Vietnam superimposed on an array of portraits of wounded Vietnamese civilians. Black and white.
item: PL‐0315
title: East Side Gallery GDR
date:
size (cm): 59.25 x 84
item: PL‐0316
summary: Poster promotes the "East Side Gallery" in the GDR, the world's largest open‐air gallery. Photograph shows a segment of the Wall with graffiti depicting New York, Berlin and Tokyo.
title: Nach und die Zukunft
date: 1989
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster shows a yellow plate with a knife and fork. The symbol for radiation appears on the plate. A block of text is below the image.
item: PL‐0317
title: East Side Gallery GDR
date:
size (cm): 59.25 x 84
summary: Poster promotes the "East Side Gallery" in the GDR, the world's largest open‐air gallery. Photograph shows famous graffiti art by Dmitri Vrubel, depicting Leonid Brezhnev kissing his East German counterpart Erich Honecker.
item: PL‐0318
title: Auch im Zeitalter des Computers steht bei uns der Mensch mit seiner Arbeit, seinen Fähigkeiten und seinen Bedürfnissen im Mittelpunkt allen Geschehens.
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0319
summary: This poster displays various grids overlaid on black and white pictures of trees. In the upper corners, images of a satellite and men in gliders appear. Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of the Vitruvian Man is in the center of the image.
title: Ausstellung Rainer Schade
date:
size (cm): 82 x 58.5
summary: Poster shows a person made up of bricks with the top portion of his head blown off and his eyes visible inside. Poster advertises an exhibition for the Work of Rainier Schade
item: PL‐0320
title: *weitsichtig!!!
date: 1975
size (cm): 49.5 x 77
summary: This poster is a reprinted portrait image of Friedrich Engels. Red text is added over the original text of the image, drawing attention to a portion of the text. The text from the original image is almost unreadable.
item: PL‐0321
title: Nachdenken über Deutschland
date:
size (cm): 80 x 59.5
item: PL‐0322
summary: Poster shows black and white photgraph of a guard tower behind the Wall. Text reads "Memorial to Germany".
title: Fünfunddreißig Jahre DDR Frieden Kunst am 15. September 1984 in allen Räumen der Akademie der Künste. Dafür einen Tag der Künste für unseren Staat für Frieden für uns.
date: 1984
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is for a day celebrating art in the DDR. The poster has red text on a white background with orange text in diagonal lines behind the red text.
item: PL‐0323
title: Am 2. Mai 1946/SED
date: 1946
size (cm): 94.5 x 67
summary: Poster shows a man holding a red flower in front of a red flag (black, white and red). Title in red outlined in black reads "On May 1st 1946/ SED". Text below reads
item: PL‐0324
title: WoWillenskraft und Erkenntnis sich durchsetzen, daläßtsich vieles, was sonst fast unmöglichwar, leichter überwinden.
date: 1987
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
item: PL‐0325
summary: This poster shows an inkprint rendering of Icarus falling from the sky. The text is positioned between the feathers of his wings. The text is a quote from Ernst Thälmann.
title: Der „Bund der Kommunisten”
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
summary: Poster depicts two portaits: Marx (left) and Engels (right). Featues quotes from Engels, Stalin, Lenin, and Marx. Poster is one of a series of eight. Title reads "The League of Communists".
item: PL‐0326
title: Kampf dem Imperialismus
date: 1973
size (cm): 57.5 x 80.5
summary: This poster shows various images of Germans working and attending political rallies. There are also images of Vietnamese villagers and African guerrilla fighters. The poster background is orange.
item: PL‐0327
title: Der Kampf von Karl Marx um die Herstellung eines einheitlichen Deutschlands 1848/49
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
item: PL‐0328
summary: Poster depicts Marx's arrest in Brüssel (left) and a Marx portrait (right), both in black and white, with further b/w pictures bottom center. Text includes quotes from Marx and Engels. Title reads "The struggle of Karl Marx to create a single democratic Germany 1848/49". Poster is one of a series of eight.
title: "Solidarität"
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster shows a painting of people from around the world in a peacefull setting.
item: PL‐0329
title: Die theoretischen Arbeiten von Karl Marx nach der Revolution von 1848.
date:
size (cm): 89 x 65
summary: Poster depicts Karl Marx at work, along with pictures of the British Museum Library, and the house Marx stayed in while he was in London (black and white). Title reads "The theoretical work of Karl Marx after the Revolution of 1848." Text includes quotes from Marx and Engels. Poster is one in a series of eight.
item: PL‐0330
title: Wir grüßen die teilnehmer der X. Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten. Für anti‐imperialistische Solidarität und Freundschaft.
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0331
summary: This poster has two globes with five colored flower petals around each one. The top and middle of the poster have zigzaging rainbows going through them.
title: Partei Demokratischer Aufbruch
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.75 x 29.5
summary: Poster title is in green with initials "DA" in center in black, red and yellow. Text below reads "My vote on March 18th, 1990". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0332
title: Uruguay. Das Volk wird siegen, alle Völker, eines ums andere, werden siegen. ‐ Neruda.
date: 1970s
size (cm): 57.5 x 77
summary: This poster shows a painting of an emaciated‐looking woman in front of a brick wall that has "Uruguay" written on it.
item: PL‐0333
title: Hans‐Dietrich Genscher spricht:
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.5
item: PL‐0334
summary: Poster depicts large black and white photograph of Hans‐Dietrich Genscher, an FDP politician. Blue title text on yellow background reads "Hans‐Dietrich will speak on Thursday, March 8th at 7 pm in Naumberg, Marktplatz." BFD insignia in upper right. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
title: Das kleine China bestraft das große Vietnam?
date: 1979
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is black with red and yellow text. A yellow bullet enters the poster from the top and goes through the yellow text.
item: PL‐0335
title: Das Herz schlägt links
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 83.5
summary: Title reads "The heart beats left", superimposed on black and white photograph of individuals standing in a city. Each person has their name and occupation superimposed above them. Text underneath reads "We are the new ones", with PDS insignia bottom right. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0336
title: Luther 1483 ‐ 1983. Nichts, denn die Gerechtigkeit Gottes! Aufständische Bauern, 1525. Die Gerechtigkeit Gottes ist das Evangelium. Es kommt wie ein Platzregen. Martin Luter, 1524.
date: 1983
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
item: PL‐0337
summary: This poster is purple with black text and a woodcut illustration of Jesus and two saints above a scene of devils and fire.
title: Für eine sozial gesicherte Angestelltenschaft, einen geschätzen Beamtenstand.
date: 1990
size (cm): 48.75 x 34.5
summary: Yellow poster with black text. Title reads "For socially secure white collar workers, a treasured civil service." Text below reads "therefore vote NDPD!". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0338
title: Laos Huete Eine Foto‐Dokumentationsausstellung anläßlich des IX. National‐Feiertages der VDR Laos Ministerium für Kultur der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik Vom 29.11 ‐ 31.12.1984 Kino
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has four black and white pictures of Laotians working, in school, and lounging. The text is black with a white background.
item: PL‐0339
title: 18 März:
date: 1990
size (cm): 65.5 x 49.5
item: PL‐0340
summary: Poster has German flags in three corners and DA insignia bottom left. Title reads "March 18th" and text describes who the party is and what changes they would like to see. Bottom reads "We want an honest alternative to 40 years of socialism, therefore: Your vote on March 18th, 1990 for our common Democratic Awakening (DA)!" Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
title: Kämpfen wie Thälmann!
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a black and white image of a large fist held up in the air next to a small emblem of a crossed hammer and sickle. The poster is in support of Ernst Thälmann. The reverse of the poster shows other posters that support Ernst Thälmann.
item: PL‐0341
title: Wohlstand statt Sozialismus
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59
summary: Poster is white with green border. Title reads "Prosperity instead of socialism". Bottom text reads "Therefore on March 18th, yes to DSU". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0342
title: 1890 1. Mai 1980
date: 1980
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
item: PL‐0343
summary: This poster is brown with a red fist in the middle.
title: Wir laden ein Wahlkundgebung
date: 1990
size (cm): 83.5 x 59.5
summary: Poster is bordered on bottom with yellow cityscape outlined in black. Title reads "We invite you to a campaign rally". Poster lists three prominent individuals who will be present at the rally along with their positions. Rally to be held on Friday, March 16th, 1990 at 7pm, Marienplatz. At 4pm, music live music will be hosted by Johnny Reb and the Rebels. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0344
title: Frieden ist nicht Sein, sondern Tun!
date: 1984
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: This poster has a sepia‐tone portrait of a construction worker in a hard hat.
item: PL‐0345
title: …damit sich Arbeit für alle lohnt: SPD
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.5 x 59.5
item: PL‐0346
summary: Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that your work is all worthwhile: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: 450. Jahrestag des Deutschen Bauernfrieges
date: 1974
size (cm): 57.5 x 81.5
summary: This poster shows the silhouettes of three weapons: a spear point, a flail head on a chain, and a falx.
item: PL‐0347
title: Leipzig zuliebe/CDU/Allianz für Deutschland
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 42
summary: Poster is a large color photo of Leipzig architecture. Title reads "For the sake of Leipzig/CDU/Alliance for Germany". Title is split between top and bottom of the poster, with CDU in bold red letters. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0348
title: 65 Jahre roter October
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0349
summary: This poster is red with the red silhouette of a man holding a flag and raising a fist into the air. The silhouette appears on a white background.
title: Freunde helfen Freunden
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 42
summary: Poster has black, red and gold border. Title reads "Friends help friends". CDU insignia in bottom left, withs logan "Die Zukunft" (the future). Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0350
title: 1820 ‐ 1895 Friedrich Engels
date: 1985
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is a large portrait of Friedrich Engels superimposed on text.
item: PL‐0351
title: NDPD/Für ein friedliches Haus Europa/Der Weg zusammen/BRDDR/
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0352
summary: Poster is yellow with red border. Title reads "For a free house in Europe/The way together". "BRDDR" acronym is a combination of BDR (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) and DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik). Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: 8. Mai 1945 8. Mai 1980 35 Jahre Befreiung
date: 1980
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster shows a large image in black and white of Soviet soldiers raising USSR flags over Berlin in 1945. Smaller pictures on the poster show various scenes of Soviet soldiers and cosmonauts.
item: PL‐0353
title: NDPD/Für ein friedliches Haus Europa/Konföderation statt Konfrontation/DDR‐BRD
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster is yellow with red border. Title reads "For a free house in Europe/Confederation instead of confrontation". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0354
title: Ernst Thälmann Portrait
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0355
summary: This poster is a large portrait of Ernst Thälmann. The dates 1886 ‐ 1944 appear in the bottom left corner.
title: Links wählen heißt/Recht sichern PDS/18. März ‐ Jede Stimme zählt
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster is white with purple text. Title reads "Left chooses hot/Right ensures PDS/March 18th ‐ Every vote counts". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0356
title: Heute B.Z. Was Ihr Kino spielt ‐ steht heute in der B.Z. Berlins gefährlichste Autoräuber stehen vor Gericht. Der Flüchtlingsstrom nimmt kein Ende. Gestern kamen wieder 1078. B.Z. für Leute von Heute.
date: 1961
size (cm): 34 x 47
summary: This poster is white with red and black text. The text alternates in size and is arranged in sentences around the poster.
item: PL‐0357
title: Sozialdemoktratien verstehen mehr von Geld und Wirtschaft
date: 1990
size (cm): 61.5 x 43.5
item: PL‐0358
summary: Title reads "Social democrats understand more about money and economy". Poster lists the names of three financially successful social democrats: Karl Otto Pöhl (President of the Bundesbank), Heinz Ruhnau (Chairman of Lufthansa), and Edzard Reuter (Chairman of Daimler Benz). Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Statue of Liberty Berlin Wall Graffiti
date: 1980s
size (cm): 54 x 35
summary: This poster is a photograph of a section of the Berlin Wall that has seven artistic interpretations of the Statue of Liberty in multiple colors.
item: PL‐0359
title: …damit die Natur bald wider aufatmen kann: SPD
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.5 x 59.5
summary: Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that nature will soon be able to breathe again: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0360
title: Cartoon Poster On the Evils of the West
date: 1989
size (cm): 46 x 63
item: PL‐0361
summary: This poster shows a mass of people pushing through a gap in the Berlin Wall in an attempt to get to the West. On the other side of the Wall is a field of garbage and toxic waste.
title: …damit auch die Schwachen hier sicher sein können: SPD
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.5 x 59.5
summary: Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that the weak can also be certain here: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0362
title: Graffiti of Two Hearts With Faces
date: 1991
size (cm): 54.5 x 35
summary: This poster shows a picture of two graffiti hearts with female faces on the Berlin Wall. On the reverse is a smaller picture of a graffiti of a masked man. The reverse also lists exhibition information.
item: PL‐0363
title: CDU ‐ die Zukunft
date: 1990
size (cm): 49.75 x 34.75
item: PL‐0364
summary: Poster is printed in red and black. Title reads "CDU ‐ the future". In poster center is a box outlined in red with title reading "Election meeting". Inside the box, text reads "The CDU invites you" and has space for handwritten place and time. Underneath reads "Naturally Christian and ecological/Naturally Democratic and socialist/For the unity of Germany/CDU ‐ Who else?". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie. 4 Ausstellungen: Die Mauer ‐ vom 13. August bis heute. Maler interpretieren DIE MAUER. Berlin ‐ von der Frontstadt zur Brücke Europas. Von Ghandi bis Walesa ‐
date: 1980s
size (cm): 42 x 59
summary: This poster shows multiple pictures of Checkpoint Charlie, including a portrait of Mahatma Ghandi.
item: PL‐0365
title: Damit's Frühling wird/CDU/Allianz für Deutschland
date: 1990
size (cm): 59 x 42
summary: Poster depicts large photograph of trees in bloom. Title reads "So that it will be Spring again/CDU/Alliance for Germany". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0366
title: An alle.
date: 1976
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
item: PL‐0367
summary: This posteris orange with the phrase "an alle" repeated across the top half. On the bottom is a portrait of Vladimir Lenin.
title: Öko/Agrar Produktion/Schonender Umgang mit Naturressourcen
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster depicts a drawing of an upside‐down snail shell filled with growing plants. Title printed in green and black reads "Economical and considerate exploitation of natural resources". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0368
title: Schaulaufen der Freundschaft UdSSR‐DDR
date: 1980
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster has an ice skate with blue and white waves radiating from it. The text is in blue.
item: PL‐0369
title: Gute Gedanken brauchen wenig Worte/Für starke Genossenschaften
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0370
summary: Poster depicts a family working together to pull a large radish out of the ground. Title printed in green and black reads "Good thoughts need few words/For strong cooperatives". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: 8.5.45 MUP
date: 1978
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is a sepia‐tone picture of a Soviet soldier writing graffiti on a wall.
item: PL‐0371
title: Bauern Land bleibt in Bauern Hand/Mit gesichertem Eigentum Für ein gutes Einkommen.
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Title printed in green and black reads "Farmers' land stays in farmers' hands/With secure property for a good income". DBD Insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0372
title: The Tank: Best Safety Match. A fire? A match. Without tanks ‐ more safety. Safety by negotiating.
date: 1980
size (cm): 56 x 40
item: PL‐0373
summary: This poster is yellow with a logo of a Soviet tank with red text imposed over the logo.
title: Der Bauch läßt sich mit Worten nicht abspeisen/Für gesunde Ernährung
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster depicts drawing of a basket full of vegetables. Title printed in green and blck reads "The stomach will not let you be persuaded with words/For healthy nourishment". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0374
title: In‐besitz‐nahme des Kulturerbes
date: 1970s?
size (cm): 57.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is a black and white photograph of an empty outdoor café.
item: PL‐0375
title: Brot für das Volk/Die Stadt braucht unsere Bauern
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0376
summary: Poster depicts black and white drawing of a basket full of bread surrounded by würst, wine, jelly, and other foods. Title printed in green and black reads "Bread for the people/The city needs our farmers". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Internationaler Frauentag Friedenskundgebung
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 27
summary: This poster is white with a blue outline of a dove that is also a woman's face.
item: PL‐0377
title: Spuck nicht ins Wasser, das Du noch trinken mußt/Schutz und Erhaltung unserer Umwelt
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster depicts drawing of a well. Title printed in black and green reads "Don't spit in the water that you have to drink [from]/Protect and conserve our environment". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0378
title: Rosa Luxemburg ‐‐‐Kommunistin‐‐‐Vorkämpferin für Sozialismus und Frieden‐‐‐Mitbegründerin der KPD‐‐‐1919 Opfer der Reaktion
date: 1982
size (cm): 40 x 57
item: PL‐0379
summary: This poster is a black and white portrait of Rosa Luxemburg with red text across the bottom right corner.
title: Aus der Verantwortung für das Vergangene in die Haftbarkeit für die Gegenwort
date: 1990
size (cm): 40.5 x 28.5
summary: Poster reads "From the responsibility for the past to the liability for the present". PDS insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0380
title: Die Welt von Kernwaffen befreien!
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: This poster is dark red with a portrait of a young child on the left side and white text on the right.
item: PL‐0381
title: Vereinigte Linke/Jenny Müller Lutz Bien
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.5 x 29.5
item: PL‐0382
summary: Poster features black and white portrait of Jenny Müller and Lutz Bien. Title (orgnanization) reads "United Left". VL insignia at bottoml. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Gemeinsamer Kosmosflug UdSSR/DDR Raumstation Salut 6 ‐ Sojus 29/31
date: 1978
size (cm): 57.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is a painting of a Soviet space station in orbit above the Earth. The station is presented with a cutaway view that shows portions of the interior.
item: PL‐0383
title: Für Jugend‐ und Kinderrechte/Deshalb am 18. März/ DJP ja/Deutsche Jugendpartei der DDR
date: 1990
size (cm): 40 x 29.25
summary: Poster is green with black type. Title reads "For the rights of youth and children/Therefore on March 18th/DJP yes/German Youth Party of the DDR". Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0384
title: Interkosmos '78. Gemeinsamer Kosmosflug Sojus‐31
date: 1978
size (cm): 41 x 57.5
item: PL‐0385
summary: This poster is a portrait of two cosmonauts, Waleri Bykowski and Sigmund Jähn, who manned the Soyuz 31 mission.
title: Unser Kopf ist rund, damit das Denken die Richtung wechseln kann/Füf eine Zukunft der Freheit und Demokratie gegen Stalinismus und Kapitalismus/Gib unserem Mutterland eine Chance! Wählt/Vereinigte
date: 1990
size (cm): 42.5 x 30.25
summary: Poster is red with black type. Features large VL insignia. Title reads "Our head is round, so that our thoughts can change direction/For a future of freedom and democracy against Stalinism and Capitalism/Give our Motherland a chance! Vote Vereinigte Linke". Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0386
title: 35. Jahrestag der Befreiung vom Faschismus. 8. Mai 1980
date: 1980
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is white with a red star in the upper left corner.
item: PL‐0387
title: Ist meine Zukunft im Kochtopf?/Arbeit und Kinder ‐ was ist mein Marktwert?/Vorruhestand ‐ ruhig gestellt?/Unabhängiger Frauenverband…
date: 1990
size (cm): 41.25 x 29.5
item: PL‐0388
summary: Poster shows three cartoon women with speech bubbles abover their heads. The first asks "Is my future in cooking?" The second asks "Work and children ‐ what is my value?" The third asks "Early retirement ‐ sedation?" Below is organization title "Union of Independent Women" with text encouraging women to stick together and asking for their vote. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Unser Beitrag zum 40. Jahrestag der DDR. Es lebe der 40. Jahrestag der DDR.
date: 1980s
size (cm): 57.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster celebrates the 40th year of the DDR and shows a multitude of emblems from political groups in the DDR.
item: PL‐0389
title: Unsere Interessen vertreten wir am besten selbst…/Unabhängiger Frauenverband ▪ Berlin, Friedrichstraße 165
date: 1990
size (cm): 42 x 29.5
summary: Poster is a black and white photo of a woman with arm outstretched and thumb pointing downward. Title reads "We represent our interests at our best… Unabhängiger Frauenverband". Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0390
title: Zivil Verteidigung 25 Jahre ZV
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0391
summary: This poster has multiple copies of the emblem of Zivil Verteidigung in varying sizes.
title: Für die Gleichberechtigung aller ausländischen Mitbürger, aller Andersdenkenden, Anderslebenden, Andersliebenden.
date: 1990
size (cm): 40.5 x 28.5
summary: Poster is recyled paper with purple type. Title reads "For the equality of all foreign citizens, all that think differently, live differently, love differently." PDS Insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0392
title: Vietnam‐Commission of the GDR
date: 1972
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is a portrait of a young Vietnamese girl.
item: PL‐0393
title: Aus der Verantwortung für das Vergangene in die Haftbarkeit für die Gegenwart. Vom Hochmut der Macht Zur Demut der Demokratie:…
date: 1990
size (cm): 40.5 x 28.5
item: PL‐0394
summary: Poster is recycled paper with black type. Lists the priorities of the PDS. PDS insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Häweg von Vietnam SOLIDARITÄT jetzt erst recht.
date: 1970s
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster shows a picture of Vietnamese engineers constructing an irrigation system in a farm field.
item: PL‐0395
title: Bund Freier Demokraten/Die Liberalen
date: 1990
size (cm): 10 x 49.75
summary: Poster is divided horizontally into yellow and blue segments. Title reads "Bund Freier Demokraten/The Liberals". Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0396
title: Die Blutspur des Imperialismus
date: 1980s
size (cm): 39.5 x 56
item: PL‐0397
summary: This poster shows a timeline of portrait images of various communist figures who were murdered or assassinated.
title: Nicht vergessen! ‐ Katrin aus dem Hort abholen/ ‐ Schulspeisung bezahlen/ ‐ Meite einzahlen/ ‐ 18. März KPD wählen/Für soziale sicherheit ‐ gegen Ausverkauf/ Wahl '90
date: 1990
size (cm): 86 x 61
summary: Poster is printed in red and black. Title reads "Don't forget!/ ‐ Fetch Katrin from after‐school care/ ‐ Pay for school lunches/ ‐ Pay rent/ ‐ March 19th vote KDP/For social security ‐ against sell‐out/ 1990 Election". Poster created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0398
title: Krieg gegen die Völker
date: 1983
size (cm): 56 x 39.5
summary: This poster has multiple black and white photographs of American interventions in global conflicts, including Korea and Vietnam.
item: PL‐0399
title: Eine bessere Zukunft muß man nicht nur wollen, sondern auch wählen.
date: 1990
size (cm): 86 x 61
item: PL‐0400
summary: Title in black and red reads "One needn't simply want a better future, but rather [he can] vote [for one]." SPD insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections.
title: …denn wir wollen leben!
date: 1980s
size (cm): 56 x 39.5
summary: This poster has a photograph of small children playing in a sandbox. A quotation by Erich Honecker appears under the title at the top.
item: PL‐0401
title: PDS/Partei des demokratischen Sozialismus/Demokratische Freiheit für alle/Soziale Sicherheit für jeden/für ein selbstbewußtes Berlin
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster is printed in red and black. Title reads "Democratic freedom for all/Social security for everyone/For a self‐confident Berlin". PDS insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0402
title: IX. Parteitag. Das Arbeiter wort gilt.
date: 1980s
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
item: PL‐0403
summary: This poster is a portrair of a construction worker on a red background.
title: Wolfgang Schnur/„Damit sich Leistung endlich lohnt.”
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a black and white portrait of Wolfgang Schnur. Title reads "So that the achievement will be endlessly worth it". DA insignia bottom right. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0404
title: Hände weg von Portugal! Schluß mit der imperialistischen Einmischung!
date: 1975
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is an image of three people together in front of a green, yellow, and red background.
item: PL‐0405
title: Links hatten Sie. Rechts wollen Sie nicht. Wählen Sie die starke Mitte.
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59.5
item: PL‐0406
summary: Poster is white and printed with yellow and blue. Title reads "You had the Left. You don't want the Right. Vote for the strong center." BFD insignia bottom right.
title: Eurem Kampf unsere Solidarität
date: 1975
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster has a portrait of an African guerrilla fighter reading a book superimposed on a silhouette of Africa in the background.
item: PL‐0407
title: Nicht Rechts. Nicht Links./Geradeaus nach Europa!/Entschieden Sie sich am 18. März für Ihre Rechte als Bürger!
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster features black and white portraits of various people, along with their names, professions, and the Bündnis 90 organization they are associated with. Title reads "Not Right. Not Left./Ahead toward Europe!/Decide on March 18th for your rights as citizens!". Poster created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0408
title: Frieden und Gerechtigkeit im nahen Osten
date: 1975
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
item: PL‐0409
summary: This poster has a Palestinian man in a head scarf on a black background. Above his head is the emblem of the United Nations.
title: Die Kandidatin des Aktionsbündnisses Vereinigte Linke/Jenny Müller…
date: 1990
size (cm): 42.5 x 30.25
summary: Poster features black and white portrait of Jenny Müller, promoting her as the Vereinigte Linke candidate. VL insignia bottom left. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0410
title: Chiles Volk die Freiheit
date: 1975
size (cm): 57.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster has a drawing of a woman raising one hand into the air. A red bird appears above her.
item: PL‐0411
title: 18 März: Allianz für Deutschland…
date: 1990
size (cm): 42 x 29.5
item: PL‐0412
summary: Poster is a joint creation of the DA, DSU, and CDU promoting middle‐of‐the‐road parties. Title reads "March 18th: Alliance for Germany". Bottom reads "Never again socialism". Poster printed mostly in black and red. Double‐sided. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: Chiles Volk die Freiheit
date: 1975
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: This poster has a portrait of a man in front of a crowd of people with the Chilean flag in the upper portion of the poster.
item: PL‐0413
title: Wer bei Honecker BLOCKflöte gelernt hat, kann in keiner Demokratie die erste Geige spielen!
date: 1990
size (cm): 61 x 43
summary: Poster is white with black type. Title reads "He who's learned to play the recorder from Honecker, can't play first violin in a democracy!" Bündnis 90 insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0414
title: Mit dem Lande Lenins Freundschaft für immer 1. Juni‐Internationaler Tag des Kindes. Immer lebe die Sonne.
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0415
summary: This poster has a large child‐like drawing of the sun with a smiling face. Below the drawing are six pictures of children engaging in various activities.
title: Weil Mann/Frau die Fehler anderer nicht wiederholen sollte…
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.25 x 41.75
summary: Poster is printed in black and red. Title reads "Because men and women should not repeat the mistakes of the other". Text details VL priorities and goals. Bottom reads "Let us dissuade you from a Left thing from the Right way/Solidarity Alternative". Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0416
title: 1945 ‐ 1985. 40. Jahrestag des Sieges über den Hitlerfaschismus und der Befreiung des deutschen Volkes vom Faschismus.
date: 1985
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: This poster has an image of a Soviet soldier waving a flag in front of an image of the earth. Below the soldier is a pile of discarded German soldiers' helmets.
item: PL‐0417
title: Wahl '90 am 18. März 1990 zur Volkskammer…
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0418
summary: Poster is printed in orange and black. It details the rules and regulations of the 1990 election.
title: Tag der Befreiung
date: 1985
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: This poster has multiple black and white photographs of Soviet soldiers in heroic poses. A red flag appears in one of the upper photographs.
item: PL‐0419
title: Urzeit‐Politik Ade/Wir brechen auf
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 59
summary: Poster features a color graphic of a dinosaur hatching from an egg. Type in purple reads "Goodbye to prehistoric politics/We're breaking out". DA insignia at bottom. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0420
title: We Shall Overcome
date: 1978
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
item: PL‐0421
summary: This poster is a brown and black portrait of an African‐American man on a black background.
title: Die ehrliche Alternative
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster text reads "The honest alternative", followed by DA insignia. Features a red "x" inside a circular check‐box and three blue stars. Poster was created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0422
title: DDR 40
date: 1989
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is a portrait of a man in front of a cityscape.
item: PL‐0423
title: Die richtige Wahl ist die halbe Miete.
date: 1990
size (cm): 29.5 x 41.75
item: PL‐0424
summary: Poster appears to be a black and white photocopy. Title reads "The right choice is half rent". Bündnis 90 insignia bottom right. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
title: DDR 40
date: 1989
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is a painting of a group of DDR flags waving on flagpoles.
item: PL‐0425
title: Gemeinsam für Frieden und Sozialismus/Unsere Stimme den Kandidaten der Nationalen Front!
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster has purple background with red and black type. Features poster of a child on his dad's shoulders holding a flag. Title reads "Together for peace and socialism/Our vote for the candidate of the National Front!". Poster created for the March 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0426
title: DDR 40
date: 1989
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
item: PL‐0427
summary: This poster is a photograph of a woman waving a flag as part of a rally.
title: Art. 23 Kein Anschluß unter dieser Nummer!
date: 1990
size (cm): 30.5 x 42.75
summary: Poster apears to be a black and white photocopy. Title reads "Article 23: No connection under this number!" Bündnis 90 insignia bottom right. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.
item: PL‐0428
title: Ich gehöre in den Erstwählen. Wir sind G13000! Unsere stimme den Kandidaten der Nationalen Front.
date: 1976
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster has a blue background and a childlike drawing of a construction worker appears in the bottom right corner.
item: PL‐0429
title: Wendestress/Die psychosozialen Kosten der deutschen Einheit…
date: 1994
size (cm): 42 x 29.5
item: PL‐0430
summary: Poster appears to be a black and white photocopy. Title reads "Turning stress/The psycho‐social cost of German unity". Text below details the discontent of many East German citizens five years after the fall of the Wall. Kultur Brauerei insignia bottom right. Box 1.
title: Solidarität mit den Völkern Afrikas. Woche der Solidarität
date: 1978
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster has four images of a smiling African woman imposed on a green silhouette of Africa. The portrait images of the woman get larger in each of the four images.
item: PL‐0431
title: Wählt die Kandidaten der Nationalen Front
date: 1979
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster is red with black type. Features black and white calendar showing "Mai 20, Sonntag, 1979". 20 is in red. Title reads "Vote for the National Front Candidate".
item: PL‐0432
title: Du und ich und alle Mitkämpfer für unsere große Sache müssen stark, fest, kämpferisch und zukunftssicher sein. Ernst Thälmann
date: 1981
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
item: PL‐0433
summary: This poster has a quotation by Ernst Thälmann in red text on an off‐white background.
title: Thählmann/is niemals gefallen
date: 1984
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster is consists of sepia background with large hand‐drawn portrait of Ernst Thählmann. Title reads "Thählmann is fallen no more".
item: PL‐0434
title: Wachstum Wohlstand Stabilität. Plan '78
date: 1978
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is red with black and white text.
item: PL‐0435
title: Die Welt von Kernwaffen befreien!
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0436
summary: Poster is red with white type, features close‐up of child's face on left. Title reads "The world free of nuclear weapons".
title: 1. Mai 1979. Internationaler Kampf‐ und Feiertag der Werktätigen
date: 1979
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is red and shows a clenched fist being thrust into the air.
item: PL‐0437
title: [Wilhelm Pieck]
date: 1978
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is large red and black portrait of Wilhelm Pieck, president of the DDR from 1949‐1960. Poster is one in a series of two.
item: PL‐0438
title: Freiden und Sozialismus
date: 1989
size (cm): 40.5 x 28.5
item: PL‐0439
summary: This poster is yellow with a large red "40" with the symbol for the DDR in the middle of the "0".
title: [unknown political leader]
date: 1978
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a large red and black portrait of an unknown political leader. Poster is two in a series of two.
item: PL‐0440
title: Soviet Space Capsule
date: 1978
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster depicts a Soviet space vehicle being trailed by a swooping band composed of the Soviet and DDR flags.
item: PL‐0441
title: Nelson Mandela/Eine demokratische und freie Gesellschaft, in der alle friedlich und mit gleichen Möglichkeiten miteinander leben können, hat mir stets als Ideal vorgeschwebt.
date: 1995
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0442
summary: Poster features large, coarse‐grained black and white portrait of Nelson Mandela on green, black and yellow background with red bottom border. Includes quote by Mandela: "I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony and with equal opportunities".
title: El pueblo vencera
date: 1970s
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster shows a man in a military uniform being punched in the face by a fist wrapped in a Chilean flag.
item: PL‐0443
title: Solidarität/Für Antiimperialistische Frieden und Freundschaft
date: 1987
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster features 25 covers of the magazine Solidarität from the 1970s and 1980s. Title reads "Solidarity/For Anti‐imperialist peace and friendship".
item: PL‐0444
title: Ernst Thälmann 1886 ‐ 1944. Lernt und kämpft wie Ernst Thälmann für Deutschland.
date: 1954
size (cm): 42 x 59
item: PL‐0445
summary: This poster is a large portrait image of Ernst Thälmann. The poster is split into two halves.
title: 1789/▪200 Jahre Große Französische Revolution…
date: 1989
size (cm): 57.25 x 81
summary: Poster features a large sepia print of The Tennis Court Oath by Jacques Louis David. Quote beneath by Lenin on the greatness of the French Revolution.
item: PL‐0446
title: Die Welt verändert ihr Gesicht Der Sozialismus siegt!
date: 1960
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is yellow and shows various graphs relating to German industrial production and population.
item: PL‐0447
title: Friedenspost/Jugend der Welt für den Frieden der Welt
date: 1987
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0448
summary: Poster is gray with a 4 x 4 grid of photos featuring the faces of children from varying cultural backgrounds. Title reads "Peace Post/Youth of the world for the peace of the world".
title: Unser Reichsfanzler Adolf Hitler, der Zierfreund.
date: 1988
size (cm): 28.5 x 40.5
summary: This poster is a black and white photograph of a German soldier executing civilians. A portrait painting of Adolf Hitler and his dog is superimposed in the bottom of the photograph. The poster is signed by the artist.
item: PL‐0449
title: Caramba!/Der Frühling ist unerbittlich! ‐ Pablo Neruda
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Poster is gray with stylized red fist smashing a black and ellow construction with a skull beneath. Title includes quote by Pablo Neruda, "The spring cannot be stopped".
item: PL‐0450
title: Mein Leipzig lob ich mir! Den Demonstranten der Stadt gewidmet!
date: 1990
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
item: PL‐0451
summary: This poster is white with red text. This poster is signed by the artist.
title: Es gibt keine Landstraße für die Wissenschaft, und nur diejenigen haben Aussicht, ihre lichten Höhen zu erreichen, die die Mühe nicht scheuen, ihre steilen Pfade zu erklimmen./Karl Marx
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster featues abstracted portrait of Karl Marx, with quote in top left corner reading "There is no royal road to science, and only those who do not dread the fatiguing climb of its steep paths have a chance of gaining its luminous summits". Poster is one in a series of four.
item: PL‐0452
title: Die NATUR ist unsere gute Stube! Tritt DIR die FÜSSE ab, wenn DU hineingehst!
date: 1989
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is a black and white photograph of an open door looking out on a color landscape. The poster is signed by the artist.
item: PL‐0453
title: Die Arbeitsproduktivität ist in letzer Instanz das Allerwichtigste, das Ausschlaggebende für den Sieg der neuen Gesellschaftsordnung./Wladimir Iljitsch Lenin
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0454
summary: Poster features abstracted portrait of Vladimir Lenin, with quote in top left corner reading "In the last analysis, productivity of labour is the most important, the principal thing for the victory of the new social system." Poster is three in a series of four.
title: Afrika ist frei! Es hat jetzt sein eigenen Blutsauger!
date: 1985
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is a black and white photograph of an African man sitting in a highbacked chair shaped like an eagle. The image is bordered in brown.
item: PL‐0455
title: Es lebe der 1. Mai
date: 1978
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster features a large numeral "1" covered in ribbons and flowers in manner of May Pole, with one ribbon featuring the colors of the German flag and two DDR insignia. Title reads "Long live the 1st of May". FDGB insignia bottom right.
item: PL‐0456
title: Besucht die Gedenkstätten der Deutschen Klassik
date: 1967
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
item: PL‐0457
summary: This poster is red with 16 photographs of locations associated with famous German literary figures.
title: alle Meschen sind farbig
date: 1988
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: Poster features five angular, stylized faces of different colors on black background. Title reads "All people are colored".
item: PL‐0458
title: Haltet. Transportwege, Fahrzeuge, Verladehilfsmittel in Ordnung.
date: 1950
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster shows a painting of two men unloading freight from a railroad car.
item: PL‐0459
title: Fürsorge und Geborgenheit in unserer Gesellschaft/Unsere Stimme den Kandidaten der Nationalen Front!
date: 1990
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0460
summary: Poster has beige background and red and black type. Features center photo of elderly couple. Title reads "Care and security in our society/Our vote for the Nationalen Front candidate!"
title: Osta‐Cola. 1.Thüringer Premium Cola aus eigenem Mineralwasser.
date: 1970s
size (cm): 42 x 59
summary: This poster is an advertisement for Osta‐Cola and has a rising sun on a blue and red background.
item: PL‐0461
title: Sein Name wird durch die Jahrhunderte fortleben und so auch sein Werk/Karl Marx‐Jahr 1983
date: 1983
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is large sepia portrait of Karl Marx superimposed on the photographic image of a crowd. Quote by Marx top left (title) reads "His name will live through the century, and also his achievement".
item: PL‐0462
title: Technikus ‐ Poster aus dem Verlag Junge Welt
date: 1986
size (cm): 61 x 43
item: PL‐0463
summary: This poster is a blue motor scooter on a light blue background.
title: 10 Años de Lucha Antifascista del Pueblo Chileno/Con la Razón y la Fuerza Venceremos!/Viva la Rebelión Popular!
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster features large abstract print of Chilean citizens and the Chilean rebellion. Title reads "10 years of fighting antifacists of the chilean town/With reason and force we will overcome/Long live the Popular Rebellion!"
item: PL‐0464
title: Goethe‐Gedächtnisfeier im Schloss Pillnitz am 28.August 1949.
date: 1949
size (cm): 29.5 x 42
summary: This poster has a portrait image of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe above an image of a building.
item: PL‐0465
title: ”… heute erleben wir den Moment, wo wir sagen können: Wir sind weider bei Marx, unter seinem Banner.”/Rosa Luxemburg zur Gründung der KPD…
date: 1978
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0466
summary: Poster is red and white with black type. Quote top left (title) reads "Today we are witnessing the moment when we can say that we are still with Marx, under his banner." Bottom text declares the 60th anniversary of the founding of the KPD (1918‐1978).
title: Hotel Stadt Berlin
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: This poster is an aerial view of the plaza and and buildings surrounding the Hotel Stadt Berlin.
item: PL‐0467
title: Freiheit/Almeyda/Gegen Faschistische Diktatur in Chile
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a large Chilean flag (predominantely red) with a black and white portrait of Clodomiro Almeyda in center. Title reads "Freedom/Almeyda/Against facist dictators in Chile.
item: PL‐0468
title: Kinderbuchland DDR
date: 1970s
size (cm): 41 x 58
item: PL‐0469
summary: This poster has drawn representations of various buildings, including Berlin's Television Tower. Spread around the poster are images of famous fairy tales, such as Puss In Boots and Little Red Riding Hood.
title: Aus meiner Kindheit/Ein DEFA‐Film der Gruppe „Berlin”...
date: 1974
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Brown and white film poster for Aus meiner Kindheit (From my childhood), about Ernst Thälmann. Shows close‐up of (presumably) actor playing Thälmann. Based on the book by Wera and Claus Küchenmeister and Volker Koepp.
item: PL‐0470
title: VIII. Zentrale Leistungsschau der Studenten und jugen Wissenschaftler.
date: 1982
size (cm): 40.5 x 57.5
summary: This poster is yellow with a large drawn image of an eye. The iris and pupil of the eye have been replaced with circuitry.
item: PL‐0471
title: Solidarität mit den Völkern Afrikas/Woche der Solidarität
date: 1978
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0472
summary: White poster with black type. Features 2 x 2 grid: each cell contains an image of Africa, with a yellow and black close‐up of an African woman superimposed on top. The photo becomes progressively larger from left to righ until it fills the bottom right cell. Title reads "Solidarity with the people of Africa/Solidarity Week".
title: Es lebe der 1. Mai 1983
date: 1983
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is blue with a hand holding a single red flower.
item: PL‐0473
title: [Erich Honecker]
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a large portrait of Erich Honecker with a blue background. Image commonly used as Honecker's definitive portrait.
item: PL‐0474
title: Mit dem Kampfgeist Ernst Thälmann's Packt alle an im Wettbewerb zum 15. Jahrestag der Befreiung vom Hitlerfaschismus.
date: 1960s
size (cm): 59.5 x 84
item: PL‐0475
summary: This poster is orange with a portrait image of Ernst Thälmann and three black and white photographs of industrial plants and workers.
title: Wir ehren Karl und Rosa
date: 1987
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a red and black collage of images and newspaper text of Karl Liebnecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Title reads "We honor Karl and Rosa". Poster is one in a series of two.
item: PL‐0476
title: Für ein vereinigtes Europa.
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 188.5
summary: This poster is a photograph of a man and a woman together in a bed under the covers. The photograph is in black and white.
item: PL‐0477
title: Ihr Programm lebt
date: 1987
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0478
summary: Poster is red and black collage of images and newspaper text of Karl Liebnecht. Title reads "Your program lives [on]". Poster is two in a series of two.
title: Wir wählen die Kandidaten der Nationalen Front!
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a photograph of a German family in front of apartment buildings and trees.
item: PL‐0479
title: Apokalyptische Visionen/3 Jahre Siebdruck
date: 1983
size (cm): 83.5 x 57.5
summary: Poster is a silkscreen print. Shows famous photo of Phan Thị Kim Phúc with a red nuclear symbol in the center of her chest. Image is superimposed on gold and black medieval apocalyptic imagery. Title reads "Apocalyptic Visons: 3 Years Silkscreen Jürgen Gottschalk".
item: PL‐0480
title: Die DDR das sind wir!
date: 1974
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0481
summary: This poster shows a a multitude of images of workers and people at play in the DDR.
title: Weltfestspiele Berlin 1973/der Jugend und Studenten Haupstadt der DDR
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 83
summary: Poster is an an abstracted line drawing of a female face with a pink flower stamped in her hair. Blue bottom border. Weltfestspiele identifier bottom right.
item: PL‐0482
title: Unser Präsident 75 Jahre
date: 1950s
size (cm): 59 x 87.5
summary: This poster is a large drawn portrait of Wilhelm Pieck in front of a German flag.
item: PL‐0483
title: Luther 1483 ▪ 1983…
date: 1983
size (cm): 81 x 51
item: PL‐0484
summary: Poster is a gray and black medieval imagery of Martin Luther sitting in role of judge. Includes quote by Thomas Müntzer urging believers to continue on (Let not your sword grow cold. Throw the tower to the ground") and Martin Luther ("The Kingdom of God, that's us, does not consist in words but action").
title: Eine stolze Bilanz für uns alle DDR 30
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a portrait of a construction worker on an orange background.
item: PL‐0485
title: 1870/1924 Lenin
date: 1980
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster is a bluescaled portrait of Lenin In profile. Title in red with white dates.
item: PL‐0486
title: In sozialistischer Gemeinschaftsarbeit stellt sich diese Brigade eine weitere Erhöhung der Ablamm‐Aufzucht‐Fleisch‐ und Wollergebnisse zum Ziel und leistet eine vorbildliche Arbeit.
date: 1960
size (cm): 42 x 59.5
item: PL‐0487
summary: This poster shows drawn images of farm animals and a black and white photograph of farmers with sheep.
title: Ein Leben ohne Hoffnung ist wie ein Vogel ohne Schwingern. Ein Leben ohne Liebe ist wie ein Himmel ohne Stern. Ernst Thälmann an seine Frau
date: 1986
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a large black and white portrait of Ernst Thälmann and his wife. Title reads "A life without hope is like a bird without wings. A life without love is like a sky without stars. [Quote by] Ernst Thälmann about his wife".
item: PL‐0488
title: Zum 80. Geburtstag. Leninfeier.
date: 1950
size (cm): 41.5 x 58.5
summary: This poster is red with a drawn portrait of Vladimir Lenin.
item: PL‐0489
title: Ganz unverhofft an einem Hügel sind sich begegnet Fuchs und Igel. Halt, rief der Fuchs, du Bösewicht! Kennst du des Königs Order nicht?
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0490
summary: Poster depicts a color cartoon of a fox and hedgehog facing each other across a table with two sailboats in between. The text describes the fox and the hedgehog meeting on a hill. The fox tells the hedgehog to stop and observe the peace made by the king by removing his spiky skin. The hedgehog tells the fox to first break his teeth. Then the hedgehog makes himself round, closes his spikes, and defies the rest of the armed world as a peace hero. Story by WIlhelm Busch.
title: Zeitgewinn = Plangewinn. Auch Dein Vorschlag ist gefragt!
date: 1980
size (cm): 57.5 x 81.5
summary: This poster is a large stopwatch with a graph. The two lines on the graph are jumping out of the watch face.
item: PL‐0491
title: Hier aber zündete Lenin. Und in den zentren, die seine sind, reift im kampf eine neue genossenschaft. Hier lernen wir unsere wissenschaft. Hier üben wir unsere kunst. Hier sieht er die arbeiter seines schlages völker
date: 1980s
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Poster displays the word "Hier!" in large blue letters punctuated by red stars. Above and below reads the quote by Paul Weins, "Here Lenin kindled [his revolution]. And in the centers, which are his, a new cooperative matured in struggle. Here we learn our science. Here we practice our art. Here he sees his workers move and create states. Here we promoute ourselves around the world".
item: PL‐0492
title: 1818 Karl 1883 Marx 1983. Seine Ideen erobern die Welt. Nikaragua ‐ bereit zur Verteidigung der Revolution.
date: 1983
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
item: PL‐0493
summary: This poster shows a Nicaraguan fighter sitting in a chair reading a book on Lenin.
title: Haus der Sowjetischen Wissenschaft und Kultur '84▪89
date: 1989
size (cm): 81 x 59
summary: Poster depicts a ribbon that is red on one side with Soviet emblem and features the colors of the German flag on the other with the DDR emblem. Poster is advertising the 5th anniversary of the Center for Soviet Science and Culture. Bottom text gives the centers hours with contact information and a description of the different exhibits.
item: PL‐0494
title: Glück der Familie dafür unsere Stimme!
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 80.5
summary: This poster is a picture of a man and woman with their newborn baby. The woman is in a hospital bed.
item: PL‐0495
title: Kurs 2000
date: 2000
size (cm): 81 x 59
item: PL‐0496
summary: Poster shows three trains on different tracks which intersect to form the numerals "XI". Title reads "Course 2000". XI. Parteitag emblem bottom right.
title: Seine Ideen haben wir verwirklicht. Alles zum Whole des Volkes.
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a portrait image of Karl Marx on a beige background.
item: PL‐0497
title: Friedenslied
date: 1982
size (cm): 81 x 59
summary: Poster depicts artwork by Hedström and Laulu. Consists of two stylized doves facing each other, the one on the left holds an olive branch in its beak.
item: PL‐0498
title: Image of two doves with an olive branch.
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0499
summary: This poster is an artistic representation of two doves. One is holding an olive branch in its mouth.
title: Kindergedicht
date: 1984
size (cm): 59 x 81
summary: Poster depicts artwork by Rix. Consists of multicolored, stylized children in the midst of various play activities, with handrwitten words running between each image.
item: PL‐0500
title: Chile en el corazon. Chile im Herzen. Internationale Solidarität im Spiegel des Plakats.
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has 100 small images of German solidarity posters relating to Chile.
item: PL‐0501
title: Free Nelson Mandela
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 59
item: PL‐0502
summary: Poster is large black and gray portrait of Nelson Mandela.
title: 1. Mai 1980
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has four multicolored images of a face. Above the faces are four images of a raised fist.
item: PL‐0503
title: für das Wohl des Volkes/Wahltag
date: 1981
size (cm): 81 x 59
summary: Poster depicts a day calendar showing June 14th, 1981. Title reads "for the good of the people/Election Day".
item: PL‐0504
title: Erfüllt das Vermächtnis Ernst Thälmanns Stärkt unser sozialistisches Vaterland.
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0505
summary: This poster shows a drawn portrait of Ernst Thälmann.
title: 450. Jahrestag des deutschen Bauernkrieges
date: 1974
size (cm): 59 x 81
summary: Poster celebrates the 450th anniversary of the German Peasant's Revolt. Features a black and white timeline of major events in German history from the 15th century through the date of publication. Events are accompanied by photos and artwork.
item: PL‐0506
title: Antiimperialistische Solidarität
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This posteris a black and white photograph of three pairs of hands shaking. Above the hands is a red star.
item: PL‐0507
title: Alles für das Glück des Menschen/DDR 30
date: 1979
size (cm): 81 x 59
item: PL‐0508
summary: Poster is a large color portrait of a child on their father's shoulders. Title reads "All for the happiness of the people/DDR 30". Celebrates the DDR's 30th anniversary.
title: Frauen für den Frieden der Welt. Internationaler Frauentag
date: 1982
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster is blue with twelve photographs of women from around the world.
item: PL‐0509
title: 1. Mai 1989
date: 1989
size (cm): 81 x 59
summary: Poster is a large color photograph of a red carnation on a blue background. Poster celebrates Mayday, 1989. FDGB insignia top right.
item: PL‐0510
title: Alles für Frieden und Sozialismus
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0511
summary: This poster is a black and white portrait of Ernst Thälmann on a beige background.
title: Alles für das Wohl des Volkes und den Frieden!/Hohes Leistungswachstum durch steigende Arbeitsproduktivität, Effektivität und Qualität
date: 1982
size (cm): 59 x 81
summary: Poster is a color portrait of Gerhard Voß, a pipe fitter. Title reads "All for the good of the people and the peace!/High‐powered growth through increasing work productivity, effectiveness, and quality. "
item: PL‐0512
title: 1886 Ernst Thälmann 1986
date: 1985
size (cm): 57.5 x 81
summary: This poster is a large black and white portrait fo Ernst Thälmann.
item: PL‐0513
title: Keine neuen Zähne für diese Hyäne/USA‐Raketen aus Westeuropa raus!
date: 1982
size (cm): 81 x 59
item: PL‐0514
summary: Poster features close‐up of hyena from John Heartfield's Krieg und Leichen ‐ Die Letzte Hoffnung der Reichen (War and corpses ‐ the last hope of the rich). White teeth resembling missiles are superimposed on the hyena's mouth. Title reads "No new teeth for these hyenas/USA‐Rockets from West Europe get out!".
title: 1870/1924 Lenin
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a large blue and white portrait image of Vladimir Lenin.
item: PL‐0515
title: Durch sozialistische Gemeinschaftsarbeit zu höheren Ergebnissen in der Marktproduktion!
date: 1960
size (cm): 58.5 x 41.75
summary: Poster features a black and white photo of women holding pigs with a man in the center holding a pig hanging from a bar. Beneath the photograph is a line drawing of a tractor, and color images of milk, cheese, würst, and eggs in front of a line graph. Title reads "Through socialist collaboration to higher results in market production!" Photo caption reads "The "Bomhoff Brigade" from VEG Salzmünde were honored for their excellent results with the title "Brigade of Socialist Work". Box 1.
item: PL‐0516
title: FDJ ‐ Aufgebot DDR 30. Wir kämpfen um ein Ehrenbanner der SED
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0517
summary: This poster is a photograph of two women and a man holding a flag and wearing the uniform of the FDJ.
title: Wir fordern Weltabrüstung
date: 1960
size (cm): 59 x 41.5
summary: Poster features a blue globe with the white outline of a dove superimposed. Beneath is a black and white collage of multinational crowds. Title reads "We call for World Disarmament". Box 1.
item: PL‐0518
title: Vorwärts
date: 1980s
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a group of children cheering and running towards the camera.
item: PL‐0519
title: Kämpft im Sinne der Forderungen des 9. ZK‐Plenums für die beschleunigte Anwendung der neuesten Erkenntnisse von Wissenschaft und Technik!...
date: 1960
size (cm): 22.75 x 58.5
item: PL‐0520
summary: Poster is red with gray borders. Main text is white, describes the struggle to implement new science and technology in the workforce, and the victory of socialism over outdated tools and methods. Box 1.
title: Freiheit für Luis Corvalan
date: 1976
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a black and white portrait of Luis Corvalan, former leader of the Chilean communist party.
item: PL‐0521
title: Umsiedler!/Wir helfen euch ene neue Heimat schaffen. Bekennt euch zum gemeinsamen Kampf für ein einheitliches Vaterland und dauernden Frieden!/Demonstriert mit uns am 1. Mai 1948!
date: 1948
size (cm): 18 x 60.5
summary: Poster is white with red text. Title reads "Repatriates! We'll help you create a new home. Acknowledge the common struggle for a unified country and a lasting peace! Demonstrate with us on May 1st, 1948!". Box 1.
item: PL‐0522
title: Es gibt keine Befreiung der Menschheit ohne die Soziale unabhängigkeit und Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0523
summary: This poster is a black and white portrait of August Bebel, one of the founders of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
title: Arbeiter und Angestellte!/ „Mehr produzieren ‐ richtig verteilen ‐ besser leben!”/Dafür demonstrieren wir am 1. Mai 1948!
date: 1948
size (cm): 18 x 60.5
summary: Poster is white with red text. Title reads "Workers and employers!/'More production ‐ right distribtuion ‐ better living!'/For this we demonstrate on May 1st, 1948!". Box 1.
item: PL‐0524
title: Unsere Liebe unser Wissen und unsere Tat unserem sozialistischen Vaterland, der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik.
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a photograph of several young German woman at a rally.
item: PL‐0525
title: Organisiert die sozialistische Hilfe und laßt kein Zurückbleiben einzelner Kollegen, Kollektive oder Abschnitte zu. Erzieht Euch gegenseitig in Euren Gewerkschaftsgruppen zu Sozialisten, die nach den
date: 1960
size (cm): 22.75 x 58.5
item: PL‐0526
summary: Poster is black with red borders. Title in yellow reads "Organize the socialist help and let no individual colleague, collective, or section stay behind. Educate each other in your unions about socialism, so that you may live by the socialist laws of morality". Quote is contextualized as taken from an open letter from the Chair of the FDBG Federal Exectuive Board to trade union groups. Box 1.
title: Und nun werde und wachse willkommenes Kind, hast noch Zeit zu begreifen, warum wir so wachsam sind.
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is a collection of 20 photographs of babies.
item: PL‐0527
title: Euer wichtigster Beitrag zum Kampf für den Frieden und für die Lösung der nationalen Frage in Deutschland ist Eure Arbeit in der sozialistichen Produktion, Eure Teilnahme an der Bewegung der sozialistischen Arbeit
date: 1960
size (cm): 22.75 x 58.5
summary: Poster is red and gray on green background. Text in white reads "Your most important contribution to the struggle for peace and for resolving the national question in Germany is your work in the socialist production, your participation in the movement of socialist work every day and every hour". Quote is contextualized as taken from an open letter from the Chair of the FDBG Federal Exectuive Board to trade union groups. Box 1.
item: PL‐0528
title: Wer den Frieden will, der muß das Bündnis mit der Sowjetunion suchen, als der ersten und stärken Friedensmacht der Welt. Die internationale Solidarität muß das oberste Gesetz des Kampfes der
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0529
summary: This poster is a black and white portrait of Clara Zetkin, a German socialist and women's rights advocate.
title: Die Zukunft Deutschlands wird vom Kampf der deutschen Arbeiterklasse entschieden. Nur die einheitlich kämpfende Arbeiterklasse kann an der Spitze aller frieliebenden Kräfte den Militarismus bändigen. Darin
date: 1960
size (cm): 22.75 x 58.5
summary: Poster is green with black text. Title reads "Germany's future is decided by the struggle of the German working class. Only the uniform struggling working class at the forefront of all peace‐loving forces can tame militarism. Therein lies your great national responsibility." Quote is contextualized as taken from an open letter from the Chair of the FDBG Federal Exectuive Board to trade union groups. Box 1.
item: PL‐0530
title: …und Frieden zog in's Land
date: 1975
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster shows photographs of multiple periods of East German history, beginning with the Soviet victory in Berlin in 1945 and the various stages of German economic development following the war.
item: PL‐0531
title: Wir grüßen unseren Präsidenten Wilhelm Pieck am 9. Juli 1950 in Bautzen
date: 1950
size (cm): 60.5 x 41
item: PL‐0532
summary: Poster features a black and white portrait of Wilhelm Pieck. Title reads "We greet our President Wilhelm Pieck on July 9th, 1950 in Bautzen". Box 1.
title: Lenins Rat unsere Tat
date: 1970
size (cm): 28.5 x 81
summary: This poster shows a statue of Vladimir Lenin in front of several tall apartment buildings.
item: PL‐0533
title: Das ist sozialistisches Tempo/Wohnstadt süd in Halle/Baubeginn Januar 1959/Bauabschluss 1962 = 3000 Wohnungen für die Bevölkerung/1 Jahr später/Durch die Lösung der ökonomischen Hauptaufgabe hindern
date: 1960
size (cm): 43 x 60.75
summary: Poster title begins "That is the socialist tempo/Southern residential town" and shows three black and white photographs of apartments under construction. Title continues "Construction begins January 1959/Construction completed 1962 = 3000 apartments for the population". Underneath title continues "1 year later" and shows photograph of the completed apartment complex. Title reads "By this solution to the main economic task we the people of Bonn prevent your aggressive plans for nuclear war from being realized". Box 1.
item: PL‐0534
title: Schützen. DDR‐Das Land, in dem ich lebe. Erhalten, Gestalten.
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0535
summary: This poster is a landscape photograph of a coastline with cliffs.
title: [Erich Honecker]
date: 1999
size (cm): 64 x 45.5
summary: Poster is an abstracted portrait of Erich Honecker. Primary colors are pink, blue, and green. Portrait appears upside down with a second faint outline of the portrait visible right‐side‐up. Poster is first in a series of two. Box 1.
item: PL‐0536
title: Schützen. DDR‐Das Land, in dem ich lebe. Erhalten, Gestalten.
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster is a landscape photograph of a large castle on top of a wooded hill.
item: PL‐0537
title: [Erich Honecker]
date: 1999
size (cm): 64 x 45.5
item: PL‐0538
summary: Poster is an abstracted portrait of Erich Honecker. Primary colors are black, pink, and orange. Poster is second in a series of two. Box 1.
title: Deutsche Demokratische Republik. Karl‐Marx‐Monument, Karl‐Marx‐Stadt
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows a large bust of Karl Marx in front of a building. The bust is the Karl Marx Monument.
item: PL‐0539
title: 25
date: 1973
size (cm): 41.75 x 58.75
summary: Poster is yellow with color photographs of children participating in FDJ "Pioneer" activities (one includes Erich Honecker). Poster celebrates the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Pioneers. The right side of the poster is meant to be cut out and folded like a harmonica. Box 1.
item: PL‐0540
title: Bauherrenprobleme. Einen Einsturz können wir uns nicht leisten, wir haben nur dieses Haus.
date: 1982
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0541
summary: This poster shows a house composed of map pieces. The body of the house is a map of Europe, Asia, and Africa, while the roof is a starmap of constellations.
title: Eine alte List!/grad der „ehrlichste” Opportunist ist der gefährlichste.
date: undated
size (cm): 59 x 42.5
summary: Poster is black type on brown recycled paper. Features sketch of a belled jester shoe in the sky with the bones of a foot visible inside (in the manner of an x‐ray). Next to each bell is the word "Streik" (strike). Title reads "An old list!/Degree of 'honest' opportunism is the most dangerous", adapted from Friedrich Engels' A Critique of the Draft Social‐Democratic Program of 1891. Box 1.
item: PL‐0542
title: Unser Dank gilt Dir, Partei.
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster is two hands shaking on a red background. The emblem for X. Parteitag appears in the bottom right corner.
item: PL‐0543
title: Einheit FriedenDemokra e15.‐16. Mai 1949
date: 1949
size (cm): 59 x 41.5
item: PL‐0544
summary: Poster title forms a circle around the word "Ja" in red and yellow. Title reads "Unity PeaceDemocracyMay 15th‐16th 1949". Box 1.
title: Bürger, denfen wir an jenes Grundprinzip der Internationale: die Solidarität. Nur wenn wir dieses lebenspendende Prinzip unter sämtlichen Arbeitern aller Länder auf sicher Grundlagen stellen, werden wir
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a blue background with red, black, and white text in gothic script. A small portrait of Karl Marx appears in the upper left corner.
item: PL‐0545
title: Ausstellung/Der Bezirksleitung Halle der sozialistischen Einheitspartei Deutschlands/Zum 40. Jahrestag der Novemberrevolution und der Gründung der KPD
date: 1959
size (cm): 59 x 41
summary: Poster is red with white border. Features portrait of Karl Liebknecht in profile with sketch of an industrial city underneath. Poster advertises and exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of the November Revolution and the founding of the KPD, held at Gelerie Moritzburg.
item: PL‐0546
title: Eure Anstrengungen, sozialistisch zu arbeiten, zu lernen und zu leben, sind ein hervorragender Ausdruck…
date: 1960
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0547
summary: This poster has a red photograph of German workers reading a newspaper. The left hand side of the poster beneath the text is blue.
title: Der Komplexbrigade der LPG Milzau/Klobikau wurde mit dem Titel „Brigade der sozialistischen Arbeit” ausgezeichnet und kämpft in sozialistischer Gemeinschaftsarbeit um eine schnelle Steigerung der
date: 1960
size (cm): 58.5 x 41.75
summary: Poster features a black and white photo of a crowd of people in front of a colonnaded building. To the right of the photograph is a line drawing of a farm equipment, and color images of milk, cheese, würst, and eggs in front of a line graph. Title reads "The complex brigade of LPG Milzau / Klobikau was awarded the title "Brigade of Socialist Work" and is fighting in a socialist community work for a rapid increase in market production". Box 1.
item: PL‐0548
title: Solidarität mit dem Volk von El Salvador.
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has various black and white photographs of El Salvadorians mixed in with headlines clipped from newspapers. A large bald eagle with "USA" written on it appears on the left side of the poster.
item: PL‐0549
title: Die Komplexbrigade „Bodenschwende” des staatlichen Forstwirtschaftsbetriebes Wippra wurde für hervorragende Leistungen mit dem Titel „Brigade der sozialistischen Arbeit” ausgezeichnet. Ihr Ziel ist es,
date: 1960
size (cm): 58.5 x 41.75
item: PL‐0550
summary: Poster features a black and white photo of men and women gathered in front of a woodpile. Above the photograph are color images of milk, cheese, würst, and eggs on a green background. Title reads "The complex Brigade 'Bodenschwende' of the state forestry company Wippra was recognized for excellence with the title 'Brigade of Socialist Work'. Their goal is to produce more raw materials for industry and agriculture and thus contribute to solving the economic task.". Box 1.
title: Solidarität mit der VR Kampuchea.
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows a Cambodian infant playing with a piece of abandoned industrial machinery. The poster has a yellow border.
item: PL‐0551
title: Todesschüsse an der Grenze?...
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 59 x 41.75
summary: Poster features a black and white photograph of dead bodies in front of the Berlin Wall. Graffiti on the Wall reads "How much longer?" Title reads "Shot dead at the border?" Text below reads "The walls, the spring guns, the land mines throughout the country are finally gone. This has created a non‐violent revolution. The rulers, however, build the fences again, this time in Western Europe. Refuges will be tortured and killed first in the countries where they were deported by Federal Border Police. Build no new walls: The right to asylum remains.". Box 1.
item: PL‐0552
title: Die UdSSR zeit der Umwandlung.
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0553
summary: This poster is a portrait of Mikhael Gorbachev with red, white, and blue confetti drawn around him.
title: Berliner Mauerkunst/Ralf Gründer Berliner Mauerkunst/Eine Dokumentation
date: 2007
size (cm): 50.5 x 35
summary: Poster is an advertisement for a book by Ralf Gründer which documents graffiti art on the Berlin Wall. Background is a photograph of said art. Box 1.
item: PL‐0554
title: Energie Sparen!
date: 1982
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: This poster is a photograph of a pair of cupped hands with liquid in them. The liquid has a reflection of an oil derrick in it.
item: PL‐0555
title: [photograph of man and woman at Checkpoint Charlie]
date: 1960s‐1970s
size (cm): 49.5 x 35
item: PL‐0556
summary: Poster is a black and white photograph of a man and woman standing at the Wall beneath the quadringual Checkpoint Charlie sign that states "You are leaving the American Sector". Box 1.
title: Tag des DeutschenBergmannes. Für des Volkes Wohlstand, Frieden und Glück decken wir den Tisch der Republik.
date: 1959
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a drawn portrait of a construction worker. In the background is an industrial setting under a red flag.
item: PL‐0557
title: [photograph of boy and two Russian soldiers looking at each other through opposite sides of the Wall]
date: 1960s‐1970s
size (cm): 49.5 x 35
summary: Poster is a black and white photograph a boy and two Russian soldiers talking with each other through two holes in the Berlin Wall. Box 1.
item: PL‐0558
title: 5. Berufswettbewerb der Deutschen Jugend.
date: 1952
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0559
summary: This poster is an image of a German woman working in a factory. A German workers' emblem appears in the upper right corner.
title: Austellung/Berlin Nov. 89/mit: Dietmar Bührer, Mike Hughes, Rupert Leser, Dieter Matthes, Andreas Neumann u.a./Vernissage: 9.12.89 14.00 Uhr
date: 1989
size (cm): 59.25 x 42
summary: Poster featuers a black and white photograph of a woman holding flowers and a newspaper in her left hand and dabbing her eys with her right amidst a crowd of people; presumably the day the Wall came down. Poster advertises an photography exhibit featuring the work of Dietmar Bührer, Mike Hughes, Rupert Leser, Dieter Matthes, and Andreas Neumann. Exhibit to be held on November 12th, 1989 at the "Typophoto" Galerie für zeitgemäße Photographie im 'Kreuz'. Box 1.
item: PL‐0560
title: Wen ich 17 Jahre alt bin…
date: 1959
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster shows a German girl writing with chalk. The background of the poster is green.
item: PL‐0561
title: [trailer in front of the Berlin Wall]
date: 1980s
size (cm): 35 x 54.5
item: PL‐0562
summary: Poster is a color photograph of a trailer set up in front of the Berlin Wall, with grand buildings visible on the other side. Box 1.
title: 1. Mai 1978
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: This poster has a red flower on a white background. There is grey text arranged diagonally on the background. The title appears in green in the lower right corner.
item: PL‐0563
title: [Berlin Wall graffiti art]
date: 1980s
size (cm): 35 x 54.5
summary: Poster is a color photgraph of a segment of the Berlin Wall decorated with graffiti art, mostly abstract portraits. Box 1.
item: PL‐0564
title: So nicht! Nie wieder Sozialismus.
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 118.5
item: PL‐0565
summary: This poster shows a portrait image of Willy Brandt, Chancellor of Germany from 1969 to 1974.
title: Rechtsanmalt/Linksanwalt
date: 1978
size (cm): 80.5 x 28.5
summary: Poster is black and white portrait of Karl Liebknecht with blue, red, and purple color "spray painted" around the sides. Title in purple at top and red at bottom reads "Lawyer/Lawyer" (play on words ‐rechts lit. "right", rechtsanwalt lit. "lawyer", linksanwalt "left lawyer").
item: PL‐0566
title: Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 118.5
summary: This poster has the black text inside of a white box. The white box is over a background image of the German flag.
item: PL‐0567
title: [Berlin Wall graffiti art]
date: 1980s
size (cm): 35 x 54.5
item: PL‐0568
summary: Poster is a color photograph of a segment of the Berlin Wall decorated with graffiti art. To the left is "Red Dope on Rabbits" by Noir, and to the right "Hommage a la Fontaine", by C. Bouchet and Noir, created in 1985. Box 1.
title: Für die deutsche Zukunft!
date: 1990
size (cm): 84 x 118.5
summary: This poster is an image of clouds in a clear blue sky. The emblem of the Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands is in the center of the poster.
item: PL‐0569
title: [Berlin Wall fish graffiti art]
date: 1980s
size (cm): 35 x 54.5
summary: Poster is a color photograph of a segment of the Berlin Wall decorated with graffiti art. Painting consists of progressively larger fish from right to left, displaying progressively more prominent pirahna‐like fangs. Caption inscribed on the painting "Auch tiedge war ein dicker fisch" (Tiedge was also a fatter fish ‐ likely in reference to Hans Tiedge, former head of West German counter‐intelligence who defected to East Germany). Art by C. Bouchet, 1985. Box 1.
item: PL‐0570
title: [Berlin Wall geometric humanoid graffiti art]
date: 1980s
size (cm): 35 x 54.5
item: PL‐0571
summary: Poster is a color photograph of a segment of the Berlin Wall decorated with graffiti art. Paintin consists mainly of a red background, with black and white geometric humanoid figures sketched on top, stylized to resemble "primitve" art. Box 1.
title: [photograph of a woman beneath trilingual Checkpoint Charlie sign]
date: 1960s‐1970s
size (cm): 59.5 x 42
summary: Poster is a black and white photograph of a woman adjusting her pantyhose beneath the trilingual Checkpoint Charlie sign which reads "You are now leaving the American Sector". Box 1.
item: PL‐0572
title: Ralph Pranke»wir leben die Überkunst
date: 1985
size (cm): 59.5 x 41
summary: Poster is black and white urban photograph of a street with apartment complexes behind. Black text superimposed describes how paradise was lost when we started submitting to other people; beginning with religion, then via various forms of government (i.e. democracy, communism, etc.). The text ends by saying that a paradise for all is ill‐advised, and should be reserved for the few. Poster is part of "Photoshopie" by Ralph Pranke. Box 1.
item: PL‐0573
title: Geteilte Interpretationen/Maler sehen die Mauer/Haus am Checkpoint Charlie Dauerausstellung täglich 9‐20 Uhr
date: 1980s
size (cm): 59 x 42
item: PL‐0574
summary: Poster is black with white text. Advertises a permanent exhbition of "Split Interpretations/Painters see the Wall". Includes depictions of five pieces from the exhibit. Exhibit open daily from 9am to 8pm.
title: Politischer Bildungsabend Mai 1950/Kritik und Selbstkritik/Das Entwicklungsgesetz der Partei
date: 1950
size (cm):
summary: Poster is red with black and white text. Includes a sketch of a man orating and pointing toward the viewer. Title reads "Political education evening May 1950/Critics and self‐critics/The development law of the party". Include discussion questions below and suggested reading, with the slogan "Whoever wants in on our Enlightenment is cordially invited". Box 1.
item: PL‐0575
title: Den Frieden die Freiheit/Solidarität mit Vietnam
date: 1974
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster is red with star at bottom (in manner of Vietnamese flag). Star shows a city with sunrise behind and dove in the air. Title in white reads "The peace of freedom/Solidarity with Vietnam". Box 1.
item: PL‐0576
title: Wer den Frieden will, der muß das Bündnis mit der Sowjetunion suchen, als der ersten und stärksten Friedensmacht der Welt. 1925
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0577
summary: Polster is blue with redscale portrait of Clara Zetkin. Title (quote) reads "Whoever wants peace, they must seek an alliance with the Soviet Union, as the first and strongest force for peace in the World. 1925".
title: Kleine Humboldtgalerie Berlin/Gegen den Krieg/Grafik seit 1914/6.7‐2.9‐1982
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster is off‐white with black line drawing of a skeletal soldier huddled beneath a coat and hugging a gun. Title reads "Small Humboldt Gallery Berlin/Against the War/Graphics since 1914".
item: PL‐0578
title: Es ist nicht alles GOLD was glänzt
date: 1980s
size (cm): 40.25 x 57
summary: Poster is a black and white photograph of cars lined up in a parking lot. Title reads "All that glitters is not gold". Box 1.
item: PL‐0579
title: WAR ist die Vergangenheitsform von SEIN
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0580
summary: Poster is a collage of black and white war photographs, with "WAR" superimposed in white. Remainder of title printed in white below. Reads "WAR is the past tense of TO BE" [play on the word "war" in its English form]. Poster is signed by the artist. Box 1.
title: Rügen wird jährlich um fast 200 000 Tannen leichter/Kreidegewinnung steigt in diesem Jahr um neun Prozent
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is black and white cover of the national German newspaper "Neues Deutschland", at the time the official newspaper of the SED. Title declares that "Almost 200 000 light pine will be contested yearly/Chalk extraction increases this year by nine percent". Cover features Renaissance art showing three individuals staring out at a panorama over the edge of a cliff. Poster is signed by the artist. Box 1.
item: PL‐0581
title: alles zum Wohle des Volkes
date: 1980s
size (cm): 41 x 57
summary: Poster is a black and white repeating image of rows of Kristall vodka bottles. Title in white at bottom reads "all for the good of the people". Poster is signed by the artist. Box 1.
item: PL‐0582
title: Schein und Sein
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0583
summary: Poster is divided in half horizontally. Top is black and white photo of a city street lit at night with the word "Schein" [shine] superimposed in white. Bottom is black and white photo of an industrial city with prominent smokestacks, "und Sein" [and his] superimposed in black. Poster may be signed by artist. Box 1.
title: Betrifft: Ständige Ausreise
date: 1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster depicts the white outline of a person standing in a room, with the shadow on the wall behind him of another person standing at a window. Title in black at top reads "Subject: Permanent emigration". Poster is signed by the artist. Box 1.
item: PL‐0584
title: Niemals wieder!
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is a black and white photograph of a dove impaled on a sword. Title at bottom in white reads "Never again!". Box 1.
item: PL‐0585
title: [portrait of Rosa Luxemburg]
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0586
summary: Poster is stylized color portrait of Rosa Luxemburg on blue‐green background. Box 1.
title: Internationales Kampf‐ und Feiertag der Werktätigen/1.Mai
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster features a large red number "1" decorated in manner of May Pole, followed by a square period with "Mai" inscribed inside. Title in black cursive bottom left reads "International Day of Struggle and Holiday of the Workers". Box 1.
item: PL‐0587
title: 1. Mai 79
date: 1979
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster features a redscaled hand holding four balloons of different colors and a red flag. Red balloon is inscribed with "1. Mai"; yellow inscirbed with "79"; and green displays FDGB insignia. Poster celebrates May Day. Box 1.
item: PL‐0588
title: [color portrait of Mikhail Gorbachev]
date: 1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0589
summary: Poster is a large color portrait of Mikhail Gorbachev.
title: [black and white portrait of Mikhail Gorbachev]
date: 1960s‐1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is a large black and white portrait of Mikhail Gorbachev. Box 1.
item: PL‐0590
title: 1879/1979 Albert Einstein
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster features large blue and tan portrait of Albert Einstein. Poster commeorates the 100th anniversary of Einstein's birthday. Box 1.
item: PL‐0591
title: DDR 40
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0592
summary: Poster shows a group of flying DDR flags against a blue sky background. Title in yellow at top. Poster celebrates the 40th anniversary of the DDR's creation. Box 1.
title: Unser Freünd Kolja
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster features a color portrait of a Soviet soldier, presumably Kolja. Text in cursive beneath reads "Our friend Kolja". Box 1.
item: PL‐0593
title: 7. Oktober 1987/Nationalfeiertag der DDR
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster depicts a festooned wreath. Celebrates the National Holiday of the DDR. Box 1.
item: PL‐0594
title: Ho Chi Minh 1890|1980
date: 1980
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0595
summary: Poster is a large black and white portrait of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese Communist revolutionary. Title is name in white at bottom. Poster commemorates the 90th anniversary of Minh's birthday. Box 1.
title: [portrait of Karl Marx]
date: undated
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is painted portrait of Karl Marx. Box 1.
item: PL‐0596
title: Bestleistungen heute ‐ Dauerleistungen morgen
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster depicts track participants jumping over hurdles. Title in yellow at top reads "Best performance today ‐ continuous power tomorrow". Months of the year are inscribed on the right in yellow in vertical descending order. Box 1.
item: PL‐0597
title: 7. November 1917/Beginn einer neuen Epoche
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0598
summary: Poster is an abstracted depiction of a sailor standing at the rail of a ship in navy and white with a red line behind. Title in white reads "On November 7th, 1917 a new epoch begins". Poster commemorates the October Revolution. Box 1.
title: Es lebe der 1. Mai
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster depicts a giant child in blue overalls standing next to a tower of equal height. Title reads "Long live the 1st of May". Box 1.
item: PL‐0599
title: Wilhelm Pieck 1876‐1960
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster features a black and white pencil portrait of Wilhelm Pieck. Title in orange commemorates (Pieck's birth and death dates). Box 1.
item: PL‐0600
title: [black and white portrait of Friedrich Engels]
date: undated
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0601
summary: Poster is alarge black and white portrait of Friedrich Engels. Box 1.
title: Nie wider faschismus und Krieg!/…seit 40 Jahren Staatspolitik
date: 1989
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is black with stippled black and white depiction of a hand holding up two fingers together. Title reads "Never again facism and war!/…State politics for 40 years". Box 1.
item: PL‐0602
title: Meine Heimat DDR
date: 1984
size (cm): 41 x 57
summary: Poster depicts an elephant holding a microphone by its trunk, with a group of children sitting in a box with DDR insignia on its back. Musical notes fill the air around it, and the elephant wears a hat saying "Kinderradio" [childrens' radio]. The Television Tower is visible in the background. Title reads "My home DDR". Box 1.
item: PL‐0603
title: Freundschaft und Frieden Viva R.D.A. y Chile Victor Jara
date: 1975
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0604
summary: Poster features a large black and white portrait of Victor Jara smoking a cigarette. Title in black cursive reads "Friendship and peace long live R.D.A and Chile Victor Jara". Box 1.
title: [Waleri Bykowski and Sigmund Jähn]
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 X 41
summary: Poster is a portrait of Waleri Bykowski and Sigmund Jähn inside a spacecraft dressed in cosmonaut gear. Blue background with the signature of each in white at bottom. Box 1.
item: PL‐0605
title: SR Vietnam/Lächeln ist und blüten blühn Augen, die nicht weinen müssen sehn die Erde wieder grün
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is a depiction of powerlines running across a green vegetated area with the sun behind. As the landscape comes toward the viewer it becomes pregressivley geometric and dead. Title in green reads "SR Vietnam/Flowers bloom smiles and eyes that do not have to cry, seeing the earth green again". Box 1.
item: PL‐0606
title: Woche der Deutsch‐Sowjetischen Freundschaft 8.‐15. Mai 1982/Feste der Freundschaft 1982
date: 1982
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0607
summary: Poster is blue with large white letter "f" decorated with three yellow and red flowers. Title in white reads "Week of German‐Soviet Friendship May 8th‐15th, 1982/Fest of Friendship 1982". Box 1.
title: Ihr Programm lebt in unseren Taten/70 Jahre KPD und 40 Jahre DDR…
date: 1988
size (cm): 41 x 57
summary: Poster title declares that "Your program lives on in our deeds/70 years of KPD and 40 years of DDR...". Features portraits of Fritz Heckert und Faleska Meinig, along with newspaper and protocol excerpts. To the right of title is a red raised fist. Box 1.
item: PL‐0608
title: Äthiopien vom gestern ins morgen/Übt Solidarität! Spendet auf das Konto PsychA Berlin 444
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster depicts an abstracted Ethiopian family of three against a blue gradient background. Title reads "Ethiopens from yesterday to tomorrow/Practice solidarity! Donate to the account of PsychA Berlin 444". Box 1.
item: PL‐0609
title: Leistungen»vergliechen/Maßstäbe»setzen
date: 1988
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0610
summary: Poster is yellow and depicts a blue geometric "L" shape on a black grid. Title reads "Compare»services/Set»standards" in black. Box 1.
title: Karl und Rosa
date: 1983
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is copy of "Karl und Rosa" by Udo Rathke, a caricatured sketch portrait of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Box 1.
item: PL‐0611
title: Bekenntnis und tat zum Schutz des Sozialismus/Signal DDR
date: 1973
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster consists of a gold background and the numbers in white with red and blue shadowing. Embedded in the numbers are FDJ insignia. The tail of the 5 trails off to form a stylized plane. Title in blue and red reads "A confession done for the protection of socialism/Signal DDR".
item: PL‐0612
title: Vietnam braucht unsere Hilfe heute so wie gestern!
date: 1974
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0613
summary: Poster depicts a young Vietnamese woman holding a child. Title in yellow reads "Vietnam needs our help as much today as yesterday!". Box 1.
title: [portrait of Willi Stoph]
date: 1960s‐1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is a large color portrait of Willi Stoph, prime minister of the DDR from 1964‐1973. Blue background. Box 1.
item: PL‐0614
title: [portrait of Horst Sindermann]
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is a large color portrait of Horst Sindermann, prime minister of the DDR from 1973‐1976. Blue background. Box 1.
item: PL‐0615
title: [portrait of older Horst Sindermann]
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0616
summary: Poster is a large color portrait of Horst Sindermann, prime minister of the DDR from 1973‐1976. Blue background. Sindermann appears much older in this poster than PL‐0666. Box 1.
title: Brot genügt nicht/Für Menschenwürde in Südafrika
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is a black and white photo of a starving child in South Africa. Title in white all caps bottom left reads "Bread is not enough/For human dignity in South Africa". Box 1.
item: PL‐0617
title: 15. Jahrestag des Begins des bewaffneten Kampfes in Namibia/Solidarität mit der SWAPO
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster is tan, featuring black and white photo of Namibian woman in a hat with a gun slung across her back. Title in black and orange at top reads "15th anniversary of the beginning of the armed conflict in Namibia/Solidarity with the SWAPO [South West Africa Peoples' Organization]".
item: PL‐0618
title: Apartheid/No
date: 1978
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0619
summary: Poster is black with "Apartheid" written in bloody all caps at top. "No" outlined in white bottom right. Box 1.
title: Frieden für unsere Welt!
date: 1986
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster shows a girl cradling a globe with a dove on her right shoulder and two more in the air above her. Green background. Title in green at bottom reads "Peace for our world!". Box 1.
item: PL‐0620
title: Frieden für alle Zeit/Unsere Kinder ‐ wertvollstes Gut
date: 1985
size (cm): 57 x 41
summary: Poster shows face of child whith mouth open. Title reads "Peace for all time/Our children ‐ a valuable commodity". Box 1.
item: PL‐0621
title: Frieden/Meine Hand drauf!
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0622
summary: Poster features black and white image of hands two hands working to construct something. Image is bordered by color images of hands in various activities, e.g. baking, planting, looking through a microscope, etc. Title in white printed on black and white image reads "Peace. It's in my hands!" Box 1.
title: [in Russian]
date: 1986
size (cm): 62.5 x 24.5
summary: Poster is black and white in Russian and German. Appears to be advertising for a publisher, Verlag der Nation in Berlin. Includes several titles in German, including "Ich weiß es noch wie heute", "Der schwarze Araber", "Deutsche Chronik", "Kisch war hier", and "Alexander von Humboldt". Two winged horses outlined in white face each other at bottom above the publisher's initials (VDN). Box 1.
item: PL‐0623
title: 1749 1949 Goethe Gedächtnisfeier 28. August
date: 1949
size (cm): 57.5 x 40.5
summary: Poster is a stylized brownscale portrait of Goethe. Title in brown printed below promotes a commemorative celebration for Goethe.
item: PL‐0624
title: [man at the bottom of steps in wheel chair]
date: 1981
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
item: PL‐0625
summary: Poster is a black and white image of a man in a wheelchair sitting at the bottom of a stairway, watching others walk up. Box 1.
title: Wissenschaft und Menschheit/Ein Jahrbuch aus dem Urania Verlag
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 47 x 40.5
summary: Poster is blue with six white book spines facing the viewer. Each spine is labeled with various title such as "mankind", "the earth", "technology", etc. Title in green at top reads "Science and Humanity/A Yearbook from Urania Publishers". Box 1.
item: PL‐0626
title: Aus der Bibliothek Schallplatten + Tonbandkassetten Kostenlos Entleihbar
date: 1943
size (cm): 57.5 x 41
summary: Poster features a cartoon basset hound wearing green earphones and holding a green tape cassette. Title in black at top reads "From the library records + tapes free to borrow". Box 1.
item: PL‐0627
title: 40 Jahre der Kinderbuchverlag Berlin
date: 1988
size (cm): 57.5 x 41
item: PL‐0628
summary: Poster features a color cartoon of a dove carrying an olive branch and riding a carousel horse. The floor of the carousel is made of books. The title in black with yellow background above reads "40 years of the Children's Book Publishers Berlin" (1949‐1989).
title: Albert Einstein…
date: 1984
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a large stylized blue portrait of Albert Einstein on charcoal background. Includes a quote from Einstein bottom right.
item: PL‐0629
title: BROT statt tot/"Für Frieden und Humanismus, gegen die Gefahr eines Kernwaffenkrieges"
date: 1987
size (cm): 79.5 x 57
summary: Poster is a large color photgraph of a busher of wheat with small black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud in top right (shape is similar to bushel). Title in white at top reads "Bread instead of dead/'For peace and humanism against the danger of nuclear war'".
item: PL‐0630
title: Wir gratülieren!
date: 1979
size (cm): 80.5 x 60.5
item: PL‐0631
summary: Poster is watercolor drawing of three children; outside two are holding a banner with "30" written in flowers, whild middle child is holding a large DDR insignia. Title in red cursive at top reads "We congratulate [you]!" Yellow border. Poster is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the DDR.
title: Weg mit dem NATO‐Raketenbeschluß!/STOP
date: 1983
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is yellow with black silhouette at left of a rocket launcher with the front transformed into a gaping, teethed skull. Title in black at top reads "Away with the NATO Rocket Decision!/STOP".
item: PL‐0632
title: SOLIDARITÄT
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is black with red star at top and white outlined fist beneath. At bottom amid gray barbed wire is title in white reading "SOLIDARITY".
item: PL‐0633
title: George Washington/„Mein letzer Wunnsch ist, den Kreig, dieses Wundmal am Körper der Menschheit, von der Erde verschwinden zu sehen.”
date: 1980s
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0634
summary: Poster background is the Declaration of Independence, with cartoon portrait of George Washington superimposed in center. Below title in black reads "George Washington/'My last wish is to see war, the scar on the body of humanity, disappear from the Earth'".
title: Die DDR mein Staat
date: 1979
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
summary: Poster is a portrait of a DDR citizen in a hardhat with vaguely industrial background. Title in yellow and red at top reads "The DDR my state".
item: PL‐0635
title: DDR 30
date: 1979
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is portrait of DDR citizenin blue collared shirt raising DDR flag above his head. Title in red and yellow at bottom. Poster celebrates the 30th anniversary of the DDR.
item: PL‐0636
title: Zeitgenössische Kunst aus der SR Vietnam
date: 1977
size (cm): 81 x 57.5
item: PL‐0637
summary: Poster is white with a Vietnamese flag in center. Title in black above reads "Contemporary art from Vietnam".
title: DDR 35/Programm des Volkes
date: 1984
size (cm): 57 x 81
summary: Poster is blue with white off‐white border. Title in digital font on rainbow background with subtitle in black caps on off‐white squares reading "Program of the People".
item: PL‐0638
title: Tage der Ungarischen Volksrepublik im Palast der Republik
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is blue with white border. Features a geometric potted flower design in red and green on white. Title in black at top promates a "Hungary Day" from March 31st through April 10th 1988.
item: PL‐0639
title: Ein Staat gestaltend sich zu einer Macht, die Frieden will und Frieden kann erzwingen ‐ Ein Staat, auf aller Wohlergehn bedacht ein Raum für jeden, Großes zu vollbringen.
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 81
item: PL‐0640
summary: Poster is navy with multi‐color, different‐sized text for title (specific colors are mint, white, and red). Bordered by text promoting the National Holiday of the DDR on October 7th. Title reads "A state is considered a creatively accomplish power that wants peace, and peace can not forced ‐ a country to prosper needs room for everyone.
title: Zur Quatlität gehört die Material‐Ökonomie
date: 1977
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is orange and divided into quadrants. Each depicts a cartoon of a worker in green uniform carving a slab of concrete into a sculpture. In the fourth segment, a second worker holds up a sign saying "The Material Economy belongs to quality".
item: PL‐0641
title: Seine Ideen/unsere Praxis/Friedrich Engels 1820‐1895
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is a black and white portrait of Friedrich Engels. Title in black at top and red at bottom reads "His Ideas/Our Practice" with name and birth/death dates in red vertical on right.
item: PL‐0642
title: 1. Mai/Vorwärts zum XI. Parteitag der SED
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0643
summary: Poster features a large red numeral "1" with FDGB insignia inscribed inside. Period is a red flower, followed by the word "Mai" in script similar to the numeral but smaller. Bottome text in black promotes the eleventh anniversary of the SED.
title: Qualität geht jeden an
date: 1980
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is light blue with cartoon faces of GDR workers crowded at bottom (e.g., nurses, chefs, policemen, aviators, miners, etc.) Title in black at top reads "Quality is everyone's [job]".
item: PL‐0644
title: Hier spricht die Zivilverteidigung
date: 1981
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is divided into rectangular segments with various textual excerpts, cartoon images, and diagrams. Primary colors are red, orange, yellow, and blue. Poster promotes the German Civil Defense.
item: PL‐0645
title: Arbeiterklasse/Klassearbeiter
date: 1988
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: PL‐0646
summary: Poster is black and white photo of a DDR worker with hardhat and clenched fist. First part of title in red superimposed across center reads "Working class". Second part in white center bottom reads "Class of Workers".
title: Jahrhundert des Marxismus‐Leninismus
date: 1970
size (cm): 80.5 x 28.5
summary: Poster is white with a globe at top. Continents are blue with USSR in red. Behind the globe are gray spiral. Below is a black silhouette portrait of Lenin pointing to the left. Title in blue reads "A Century of Marxism‐Leninism".
item: PL‐0647
title: 1870‐1970
date: 1970
size (cm): 80.5 x 28.5
summary: Poster is black and white portrait of Lenin with birth year and year of publication in red top left.
item: PL‐0648
title: Trassenbauer «Gerd Eggers/Eines Tages wird über die Trasse Gras und Feld gewachsen sein und mit jungen Bäumen kehrt sie wieder in die Wälder heim. Unsere Arbeit, wenn sie gut war, wirkt lautlos wieter,
date: 1970s‐1980s
size (cm): 74.5 x 42
item: PL‐0649
summary: Poster is white with childishly drawn rainbow at bottom at two blue clouds above. Title in black at quotes the poem "Trassenbauer" (track builders) by Gerd Eggers: "One day grass and field will grow over the tracks, and with young trees the tracks will come home to the forest. Our work, when it is good, is silent, invisible".
title: Wählt die Kandidaten der Nationalen Front des demokratischen Deutschland…
date: 1990
size (cm): 28.5 x 80.5
summary: Poster is beige with black type. Title reads "Vote for the candidate of the National Front of democratic Germany". Includes a quote by Wilhelm Pieck at top which pleads with Germans to carefully examine the proposed "Five Year Plan", regardless of their political (etc.) affiliations. Poster created for the October 1990 elections.
item: PL‐0650
title: Rechtsanmalt/Linksanwalt
date: 1978
size (cm): 80.5 x 28.5
summary: Poster is black and white portrait of Karl Liebknecht with blue, red, and purple color "spray painted" around the sides. Title in purple at top and red at bottom reads "Lawyer/Lawyer" (play on words ‐rechts lit. "right", rechtsanwalt lit. "lawyer", linksanwalt "left lawyer").
item: PL‐0651
title: SPD/Eine neue Politik. Eine neue Wirtschaft. Eine neue Moral.
date: 1980s
size (cm): 52 x 26
item: PL‐0652
summary: Poster is white with red "SPD" at top followed by a green three‐leafed plant, followed by a red dot. Text in black below reads "A new politic. A new economy. A new moral". Poster promotes the Social Democratic Party, one of Germany's two major parties.
title: 60 Jahre UdSSR Fur Frieden und Kommunismus
date: 1982
size (cm): 81 X 57
summary: Poster is white with black letters and a red hammer and sickle. The poster celebrates the 60 year anniversary of the founding of the soviet union in 1922.
item: PL‐0653
title: 1918 1958 / 40 Jahre Sowjetarmee / 40 Jahre Siegreiche Verteidigung des Socialismus und des Friedens
date: 1958
size (cm): 84 X 54.5
summary: The poster is red, dark brown, light brown and white. It depicts two Russian soldiers. The poster commemorates the 40 year anniversary of the founding of the Red Army. The text at the bottom translates roughly to “Forty years of the victorious defense of socialism and freedom.”
item: PL‐0654
title: Frauen der DDR
date: 1987
size (cm): 57 x 41
item: PL‐0655
summary: This poster is actually a folder which contains a number of other poster. The front says “Frauen der DDR” (Woman of the DDR). There is a photograph of two woman at desks writing and reading. Box 1.
title: Millionenfache Kraft DFD ‐ Organisation der Frauen
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. This poster contains information about the Demokratischer Frauenbund Deutschlands (DFD) which was a communist women's organization in East Germany. Pictures show women working in a field, female and male members of the Bundeskongress, women working in a print shop and women riding bikes. Box 1.
item: PL‐0656
title: Frauen in der Politik
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. This posters topic is “Frauen in der Politik” (Women in politics). Poster includes information and statistics about the involvement of East German women in political life. Box 1.
item: PL‐0657
title: Sicherheit, Geborgensein
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
item: PL‐0658
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. This poster is about “Sicherheit, Geborgensein” (Security, being safe.) The poster does not seem to be referring to security in the sense of crime prevention or military defense, but rather socio‐economic security and physical health. There are pictures of elderly people, babies in the delivery room, a woman in a wheelchair and a group of women exercising. Box 1.
title: ...nicht nur vom Brot allein
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. The title of this poster is “nicht nur vom Brot allein” (not only for bread alone) which is referring to the phrase “One cannot live on bread alone.” The poster celebrates women's contributions to art and culture. There is a picture of a woman in a yellow hard hat holding a painting in an art gallery, a writer, a potter, a group of girls doing ballet and an actress on stage in costume and makeup performing in an opera. Box 1.
item: PL‐0659
title: Von Anfang an gleiche Chancen
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. The title of this poster is “Von Anfang an gleiche Chancen” (Equal opportunities from the beginning). The poster highlights women's contributions to the education of children as well as the DDR emphasis on educating young girls and boys equally. Pictures show women teachers as well as children learning how to use computers, tape recorders and a group of young campers. Box 1.
item: PL‐0660
title: Frauensport ‐ groß geschrieben
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
item: PL‐0661
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. The title is Frauensport ‐ groß geschrieben (Women's sports ‐ with a capital letter) means something like Women's sports are very important. Pictures show of all ages exercising as well as an athlete wearing a medallion. Box 1.
title: Im Vaterjahr
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. The title is Im Vaterjahr. The poster highlights a young family where the father plays an active role in child rearing instead of leaving the burden entirely to the mother. Pictures show the father with his children and a picture of the whole family. Box 1.
item: PL‐0662
title: Den Kindern gehts gut
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. The title is “Den Kindern gehts gut” (The Children are well). It highlights the treatment, care and education of children in the DDR. There are picturs of children listening to a woman play guitar, looking at a painting and a picture of a child sticking their face in a plate of food. There is also a chart with some statistics about childhood education. Box 1.
item: PL‐0663
title: A und O aller Gleichberechtingung: Berufstätig sein
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
item: PL‐0664
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. The title is “A und O aller Gleichberechtigung: Berufstätig sein” (The Alpha and Omega of Equality: Being Employed). This poster is about equal employment for women. Pictures show women working in a variety of jobs, a laboratory, in a green house, a factory and on a farm. Box 1.
title: Frau, Mann, Familie
date: 1987
size (cm): 40.5 x 57
summary: Part of the Frauen der DDR (PL‐0655) folder. This poster's title is “Frau, Mann, Familie” (Wife, Husband, Family). The text discusses how the socialist state is concerned with the family and with providing families with housing and other social services. Pictures are of parents and children. Box 1.
item: PL‐0665
title: Patria Libertab / Unidad Popular / CIA / Venceremos / Poltiniak
date: 1970s
size (cm): 72 x 50
summary: Poster is black, white and gray. The text is in Spanish. The poster shows a large two headed vulture dressed in a military uniform with pictures of skulls on it. In front there are soldiers and a CIA agent protecting the vulture from two rifles with bayonets The rifles say “Unidad Popular” which was the Leftist coalition party in Salvador Allende's Chile. The soldier protecting the vulture has a banner which reads “Patria, Libertab” but Libertab is probably meant to be Libertad. Box 1.
item: PL‐0666
title: Die Unbesiegbaren
date: 1970s
size (cm): 75 x 59.5
item: PL‐0667
summary: Poster is black, white and gray. The only text is at the bottom “Die Unbeseigbaren” (The Unconquerable). Poster depicts armed guerrilla soldiers standing guard over a woman and child. Another soldier carries a wounded man. Box 1.
title: “Dafür arbeiten wir... / Eberhard Diepgen / CDU
date: 1990
size (cm): 119 x 73
summary: Poster is from the reunification period in the early nineties. The quote is from Eberhard Diepgen (pictured) the mayor of West Berlin who become the first mayor of unified Berlin. Oversize.
item: PL‐0668
title: Wählen gehen! / Beide Stimmen für die CDU / Zweitstimme ist Kanzlerstimme / CDU
date: 1990
size (cm): 119 x 73
summary: Poster is from the reunification period in the early nineties. It is a campaign poster for the CDU. Oversize.
item: PL‐0669
title: Mai 1 / 1976
date: 1976
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0670
summary: Poster commemorates the May Day celebration from 1976. The poster is red and white and shows a man wearing a construction workers helmet. Oversize.
title: 1870 / 1970
date: 1970
size (cm): 118 x 81.5
summary: Poster commemorates the 100 year anniversary of Lenin's birth. It is black and white with red numbers, and a black and white image of Lenin. This is a two‐part poster, PL‐0671 is the upper half and PL‐0672 is the bottom half. Oversize.
item: PL‐0671
title:
date: 1970
size (cm): 115 x 81.5
summary: Poster commemorates the 100 year anniversary of Lenin's birth. The only image on this half of the poster is Lenin's legs and shoes. This is a two‐part poster, PL‐0671 is the upper half and PL‐0672 is the bottom half. Oversize.
item: PL‐0672
title: 1986 / 1. Mai / Kampf‐Und Feiertag Der Arbeiterklasse
date: 1986
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0673
summary: Poster commemorates the May Day celebration from 1986. The poster is red and white with what looks like the outline of a blooming flower in the center. Oversize.
title: FDJ
date: 1976
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster displays large logo of the Frei e Deutsche Jugend (FDJ) a Socialist youth organization. It is yellow, black and blue on a white background. Oversize.
item: PL‐0674
title: 8. Mai / 1945 1985
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 115
summary: Poster commemorates the May Day celebration from 1985. It is also the 40 year anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The poster shows a large photograph of a child being held by a soldier. Oversize.
item: PL‐0675
title: Pack an, das Erreichte ist noch nicht das Erreichbare / Sozialistischer
date: 1988
size (cm): 115 x 82.5
item: PL‐0676
summary: The poster looks like a grid, with black lines on a white background with a large red section with black letters. Poster advertises the Sozialisticher Wettbewerb (Socialistic Competition labor initiative. The quote at the top is a motivational slogan. This is a two part poster, PL‐0676 is the left side and PL‐0677 is the right side. Oversize.
title: Wettbewerb
date: 1988
size (cm): 115 x 82.5
summary: The poster looks like a grid, with black lines on a white background. Poster advertises the Sozialisticher Wettbewerb (Socialistic Competition labor initiative. The W in Wettbewerb turns into three colored arrows shooting up the grid. This is a two part poster, PL‐0676 is the left side and PL‐0677 is the right side. Oversize.
item: PL‐0677
title: Sie siegten ‐ damit wir leben / 8. Mai 1945
date: 1980s
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: This poster commemorates VE day, May 8th, 1945. It shows a black and white image of what appear to be Red Army soldiers. The caption reads “They prevailed ‐ that is why we live.” Oversize.
item: PL‐0678
title: Zu den progressiven Traditionen... / Erich Honecker / Martin Luther
date: 1983
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0679
summary: This poster commemorates the 500 year anniversary of Martin Luther's birth. It has a lengthy quote from Erich Honecker. Poster is white with black text. Oversize.
title: 450. Jahrestag des Deutschen Baurnkrieges / Tomas Muncer
date: 1974
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: This poster commemorates the 450 year anniversary of the German Peasant's War. The image is an engraving of theologian Tomas Muncer (Thomas Müntzer) a leader of the uprising. Oversize.
item: PL‐0680
title: Martin Luther / 1483‐1546
date: 1983
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: This poster commemorates the 500 year anniversary of Martin Luther's birth. It is black, white and gray and features a large portrait of Martin Luther. Oversize.
item: PL‐0681
title: 8. Mai 1945
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 115
item: PL‐0682
summary: This poster commemorates VE day, May 8th, 1945 as well as the May Day celebration. This is a two part poster. The bottom half, PL‐0682, shows a black and white image of soldiers sitting on tanks throwing their helmets and hats into the air. In the center there is a red stem of a large flower which blooms on the top half of the poster, PL‐0683. Oversize.
title: 1. Mai 1985
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 115
summary: This poster commemorates VE day, May 8th, 1945 as well as the May Day celebration. This is a two part poster. The top half, PL‐0683 shows a large abstract red flower, or bouquet of flowers, which has bloomed out of the bottom half of the poster. Oversize.
item: PL‐0683
title: Tag der Befreiung / 8. Mai 1945 / 8. Mai 1985
date: 1985
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster commemorates the 40 year anniversary of the end of the Second World War, VE Day or “Tag der Befreiung”. The poster shows heroic black and white images of Red Army soldiers. One is holding a bright red flag. Oversize.
item: PL‐0684
title: XI. Welt‐Gewerkschafts‐Kongress / Für Aktionseinheit und Solidarität aller Werktätigen in der Welt ‐ Für Frieden und sozialen Fortschritt!
date: 1986
size (cm): 81 x 115
item: PL‐0685
summary: This poster commemorates the eleventh meeting of the Welt‐Gewerkschafts‐Kongress, a meeting of the international communist organizations, which took place in East Berlin in September 1986. Poster is red with black and white letters and a white outline of the two sides of the globe with continents. Oversize.
title: 1. Mai 1972
date: 1972
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster commemorates the May Day celebration from 1972. The poster has a white background with black letters. It shows a large red flower, with a ribbon which looks like the East German flag tied around its stem. Oversize.
item: PL‐0686
title: Washington / Durch
date: 1988
size (cm): 115 x 83
summary: This is a two part poster. Poster is red, with black and white letters, and black with red letters. It depicts a row of missiles, some of which are broken in half. The left side, PL‐0687, says Washington, the right side PL‐0688, says Moskau. Below it says “Für den Frieden” (For Peace). Oversize.
item: PL‐0687
title: Moskau / Bruch
date: 1988
size (cm): 115 x 81.5
item: PL‐0688
summary: This is a two part poster. Poster is red, with black and white letters, and black with red letters. It depicts a row of missiles, some of which are broken in half. The left side, PL‐0687, says Washington, the right side PL‐0688, says Moskau. Below it says “Für den Frieden” (For Peace). Oversize.
title: 1917 Beginn unserer Zukunft
date: 1977
size (cm): 81 x 115
summary: Poster shows a black and white photo of three young boys wearing red army caps. It gives the date of the Russian Revolution and says “Beginn unserer Zukunft” (The Beginning of our Future). Oversize.
item: PL‐0689
title: XXV. MMM / Zentrale und VIII. Zentrale Leistungsschau der Studenten und jungen Wissenschaftler
date: 1982
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster shows a young man in a blue FDJ uniform against a yellow background. He is giving a thumbs up, leaning against a robotic arm. The poster advertises a meeting of student groups associated with the Freie Deutsche Jugend (FDJ). Oversize.
item: PL‐0690
title: Für Antiimperialistische Solidarität
date: 1973
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0691
summary: Poster shows a thick black outline of a fist holding a red torch. The word solidarity is written in several languages. The text at the bottom says “Für Antiimperialistische Solidarität” (For Anti‐imperialist Solidarity). Oversize.
title: Solidarität hilft siegen
date: 1972
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster shows a young Vietnamese girl wearing an army helmet. The title says “Solidarität hilft siegen” (Solidarity helps prevail). Oversize.
item: PL‐0692
title: Worauf wir stolz sind:
date: 1979
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster shows a map of Germany covered in photographs of various people, places and things. On the left hand side there is a chart with statistics from 1949, 1960, 1970 and 1978. The title says “Worauf wir stolz sind” (Whereupon we proudly are). Oversize.
item: PL‐0693
title: Solidarität jetzt erst recht
date: 1973
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0694
summary: Poster is blue with white and yellow letters. Photograph shows a Vietnamese woman tying on a bandana amidst a ruined village. Caption says “Solidarität jetzt erst recht” (approximately: “Solidarity, now more than ever”). Oversize.
title: FDGB
date: 1985
size (cm): 83 x 114.5
summary: This is a two part poster. The top poster (PL‐0695) is white with a large reddish orange stripe down the middle. In lighter orange there is the FDGB insignia. Oversize.
item: PL‐0695
title: Vorwärts Zum XI. Parteitag der SED
date: 1985
size (cm): 81 x 114.5
summary: This is a two part poster. The bottom poster (PL‐0696) is white with a large reddish orange stripe on the left side. In black letters it says “Vorwärts Zum XI. Parteitag Der SED” (Forward to the 11th party day of the SED”. Oversize.
item: PL‐0696
title: Gemeinsam für den Frieden / Woche der Waffenbrüderschaft
date: 1985
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0697
summary: This poster is a large photograph of a Russian and a German soldier. At the top large black letters say “Gemeinsam für den Frieden” (Together for Peace) and underneath, “Woche de Waffenbrüderschaft” (Week of Brotherhood in Arms). Oversize.
title: Frieden / 60. Jahrestag der Großen Sozialistischen Oktoberrevolution
date: 1977
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Large blue poster with large red star above a yellow globe surrounded by a white ring composed of the word for peace in a number of languages (incl. German, Russian, Czech and more). Poster celebrates the 60 year anniversary of the October revolution. Oversize.
item: PL‐0698
title: Frieden / 60. Jahrestag der Großen Sozialistischen Oktoberrevolution
date: 1977
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Duplicate of PL‐0698. Large blue poster with large red star above a yellow globe surrounded by a white ring composed of the word for peace in a number of languages (incl. German, Russian, Czech and more). Poster celebrates the 60 year anniversary of the October revolution. Oversize.
item: PL‐0699
title: DDR 25 / Sozialistischer Staat der Arbeiter und Bauern
date: 1974
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0700
summary: Poster has a red background, with a red flag and a large silver number 25 that says DDR. The poster celebrates the 25th anniversary of the founding of the DDR. At the bottom in black letters it says “Sozialistischer Staat der Arbeiter und Bauern” (Socialist state of workers and peasents). Oversize.
title: 1917 / 1977
date: 1977
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster shows a blurry, black and white image of what appears to be Lenin, looking up into the sky. The dates mark the 70 year anniversary of the October Revolution. Oversize.
item: PL‐0701
title: Juni 8
date: 1986
size (cm): 84 x 115
summary: Two part poster. Poster has a blue background with the image of a daily calender, white, black and yellow letters. The top half PL‐0702 shows the page of the calendar as Juni 8 (June 8th). This poster promotes the election day, and the Nationalen Front. Oversize.
item: PL‐0702
title: Sonntag 1986 / Wahltag / Unsere Stimme den Kandidaten der Nationalen Front
date: 1986
size (cm): 81 x 115
item: PL‐0703
summary: Two part poster. Poster has a blue background with the image of a daily calender, white, black and yellow letters. The bottom half PL‐0703 shows the bottom of the page calendar page that says Sonntag (Sunday) and 1986. The text at the bottom of the poster promotes the election day, and the Nationalen Front. Oversize.
title: 450. Jahrestag des Deutschen Baurnkrieges
date: 1974
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster celebrates the 450 year anniversary of the German Peasant Wars. The poster is black and white and shows a four panel print depicting the gathering of the peasants for the rebellion. Oversize.
item: PL‐0704
title: 450. Jahrestag des Deutschen Baurnkrieges
date: 1974
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster celebrates the 450 year anniversary of the German Peasant Wars. The poster is black and white and shows an image of a peasant wielding a shovel or a hoe as weapon, which has a bright rainbow trailing behind it. Oversize.
item: PL‐0705
title: 450. Jahrestag des Deutschen Baurnkrieges
date: 1974
size (cm): 115 x 81
item: PL‐0706
summary: Poster celebrates the 450 year anniversary of the German Peasant Wars. The poster is black and white and shows black silhouettes of weapons held in the air, one of which is a large morning star with a spiked ball on a chain. Oversize.
title: Millionen Raupen...
date: 1971
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster is white with black letters. It is covered in orange drawings of caterpillars and shows a brown and orange cocoon. The text seems to be urging people not to destroy caterpillar cocoons. Oversize.
item: PL‐0707
title: Vietname braucht unsere Hilfe heute so wie gestern!
date: 1974
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: This poster shows a picture of a Vietnamese woman holding a child. IT says “Vietnam braucht unsere Hilfe heute so wie gestern” (Vietnam needs our help today just as they did yesterday). Oversize.
item: PL‐0708
title: Tage der Freundschaft und Kultur der UdSSR in der DDR / 12. bis 20. Mai 1980
date: 1980
size (cm): 117 x 81
item: PL‐0709
summary: Poster shows a picture of a statue of Lenin. In large red letters it says “Tage der Freundschaft und Kultur der UdSSR in der DDR” (Days of Friendship and Culture...) Oversize.
title: DBD / Bauern in Parlament und Regierung
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster is a campaign ad for the DBD (Demokratische Bauernpartei Deutschlands). It has a white background with green and black letters. Box 1.
item: PL‐0710
title: weil mann/frau auch die fehler... / Wählen Mit Kopf
date: 1990
size (cm): 59.5 x 42
summary: Political poster for the Vereinigte Linke (United Left). Text says “Wählen Mit Kopf” (Vote with your head). Postr is black, red and white, and has red arrows and a black and red drawing of a persons head. Box 1.
item: PL‐0711
title: Mit Gefühl und Verstand und Dem Unabhängigen Frauen Verband
date: 1990
size (cm): 42.5 x 61
item: PL‐0712
summary: Poster for the Unabhängigen Frauen Verband (Independent Women's Association). Poster shows a drawing of a boat filled with two children, some animals and two women, one with pink hair and the other with purple hair. Box 1.
title: Konföderation So?
date: 1990
size (cm): 57 x 40.5
summary: Poster shows a donkey with the DDR symbol being dragged by a windmill covered in the logos of West German corporations. Box 1.
item: PL‐0713
title: Stoppt die NATO‐Raketenpläne
date: 1981
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster shows a large red fist punching through a newspaper against a black background. The text says “Stoppt die Nato‐Raketenpläne” (Stop Nato's destructive plans).
item: PL‐0714
title: Links ist lebendig / PDS / Links Liste
date: 1980s
size (cm): 81 x 59
item: PL‐0715
summary: Poster shows a girl with blond hair in a multicolored sweater sticking out her tongue and making a crazy face. The text says “Links ist lebendig” (The Left is alive). Poster advertises for the PDS.