Keep These Off the U.S.A. World War I Advertising Poster
| Genre: | World War I |
|---|---|
| Artist: | John Norton |
| Year Printed: | 1918 |
| Size: | 30 3/8" x 38 1/4" |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Original World War 1 authentic vintage poster: KEEP THESE OFF THE USA original. Keep these off the U. S. A. Artist: John Norton. Buy more Liberty Bonds. This original World War 1 poster has been archival mounted on linen, and restored in some areas. Strobridge Lithograph Co., 1917 Ref: Johnson 21, Rawls 214, This poster was part of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) 's broader propaganda campaign to rally American support for the war effort. It shows a pair of boots with red stains, showing blood dripping onto the ground. The German Adler is on the top of each boot and is shown wearing spurs. The "Keep These Off the USA" poster was created during World War I as part of a broader American propaganda campaign to rally support for the war effort and demonize the enemy, particularly Germany. Propaganda posters were critical tools during WWI, used to influence public opinion, fuel nationalism, and encourage enlistment or participation in war efforts, such as buying liberty bonds. This poster illustrates metaphorical threats posed by German weapons and soldiers. other symbols of the Central Powers. It warns that if citizens didn’t act (by enlisting, conserving resources, or buying war bonds), these dangers would reach American soil. Often, designs show dramatic or exaggerated imagery, such as malevolent soldiers or weapons casting long shadows over vulnerable American landscapes. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is professional acid-free conservation mounted, linen backed, and in very good condition. (please note that standard excellent condition allows for very minor handling wear at edges). |
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