Official poster for the tenth Independence Day of the State of Israel. "A. Levin Epstein" Press, the Governmental Printer, Jerusalem, 1958. Design: Miriam Karoly (signed in the plate).
The poster depicts Israel as a biblical mosaic, being built by the joint effort of ten figures (each figure wearing a different hat – a Tembel hat, a wool hat of the Palmach, a traditional headdress, an IDF beret, and more). Exposed on the mosaic is the number 10, the word "Assor" (Hebrew for decade) and the Hebrew letter Yod in blue.
The year of Israel's 10th anniversary was celebrated in a series of events, ceremonies and festivals. Over the year, the First Decade Exhibition which championed the achievements of the young state took place in Binyenei HaUma (International Convention Center), the ceremony of the Declaration of the State was reenacted, the first Bible Contest took place and more. The government even appointed a special committee, "The International Committee for the Events of the First Decade", which was entrusted with organizing the celebrations of Independence Day on a global scale. As part of its activity, the Committee distributed two versions of the Independence Day Poster, in Hebrew and in English (for international distribution).
Miriam Karoly (1925-1994), a graphic designer, sculptor and painter. Designed series of postage stamps, official coins and two official posters for the Israeli Independence Day.
Approx. 64X92.5 cm. Good condition. Scuffs and blemishes (most of them minor). Tears to edges. Poster mounted on thin paper for restoration and preservation. Edges cut (slightly affecting the printer's name).
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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