Mislaid. Who Gets the Benefit
1974
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1974
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mislaid. Who Gets the Benefit is a 1974 by Bernadette Brittain, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This poster is bright and bold. At the top, a crowd of stick-figure people in red, blue, and green stand shoulder-to-shoulder. Below them, a giant red hand points upward with a blue line across the palm. The words "mislaid" and "who gets the benefit" are written in simple, block letters. Smaller text at the bottom lists a union name and meeting times. The red hand looks like it’s pointing at the crowd—or maybe blocking them. The text suggests this is about fairness or who gets help. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this poster in person.
The screen print poster titled *Mislaid. Who Gets the Benefit* by Bernadette Brittain, created in 1974, was designed to promote the North London Claimant's Union. The artwork uses printmaking techniques to convey its message about welfare rights and social support.
Read the full account in the museum source.
These five posters came out of South Africa in 1974, sharp, black-and-white prints meant to wake people up.
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