Your Country needs you! Join the Navy Now! Your Country needs you! World War I Advertising Poster
Genre: | World War I |
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Artist: | Hazel Roberts |
Year Printed: | c. 1917 |
Size: | 19 x 25 |
Country of Poster: | Unknown |
Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
Grade: | Very Fine |
Additional Information: | Original WW1 poster: "Your Country Needs You! Join the Navy Now!" Original poster printed by the U.S. Food Administration during World War One. Archival linen backed and ready to frame. A condition, no stains, tears, no sunbleaching, no visable damage. Excellent addition to any military collection. Bugle Away! Ref: Borkan p. 51, Keay p. 102, Theofiles 45. The image is a World War I era recruitment poster for the United States Navy. It features a sailor in uniform blowing a bugle, with the American flag waving behind him. The poster's text reads: "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU! JOIN THE NAVY NOW! FOR INFORMATION APPLY RECRUITING STATION OR NAVY LEAGUE". The poster uses bold colors and a dramatic pose to encourage people to join the Navy. The poster has been archival mounted on linen, and it received a minimal amount of restoration. Printed by the W. F. Powers Litho Co. NY. WWI USA Recruitment. A variation of this poster is worded with "War Clouds Gather" along the bottom. The bugler is silhouetted with the ocean in the background with the flag drapping over one corner of this vintage poster. Antique posters are 'pictures of persuasion,' as we might call them, offer a wealth of art, history, design, and popular culture for us to understand. The poster is a familiar part of our world, and we intuitively understand its role as propaganda, promotion, announcement, or advertisement." 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). This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. The Vintage Poster has been working with collectors around the world helping them with their original vintage poster collections. Our posters come with a . We stand behind the description and condition of the vintage posters shown on the website. The Vintage Poster is an IVPDA certified vintage poster dealer. Available online to you 24/7. Consider The Vintage Poster your expert resource for your antique posters. You will be glad you did! We are glad to assist you. Our current inventory is online and is updated frequently. To purchase, simply add the item(s) to your cart and check out. They will be delivered to your door. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! #poster.guru |
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