Wings over America Air Corps US Army World War II Advertising Poster
| Genre: | World War II |
|---|---|
| Artist: | Tom Woodburn |
| Year Printed: | 1941 |
| Size: | 25 3/8" x 38 |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Original poster: Wings Over America. Artist: Tom Woodburn. Archival linen backed in very good condition. Original fold marks touched up during linen backing. Ready to frame. (all U. S. Government World War II timeframe posters were folded and mailed out across the nation.). These original fold marks are not considered a flaw. The image on most monitors should render the true color of this poster with the ivory borders, brown feathers of the eagle, the red orange of the text and center of the stars. The artwork was done in 1939 but the poster was officially printed in 1941. You can sense the speed of the aircraft in this image with the small white trails ¬¬¬¬off the wings and the contrast in size of the eagle in size to the planes. Tom Woodburn. A Texan who had studied art and architecture, Tom Woodburn was commissioned in the Infantry a month after the U. S. entered World War I. He hopes it will never have to enter World War II. He created the recruiting posters before the start of World War II and his incredible designs were instrumental in helping encourage the enlistment of soldiers making the U.S. better prepared. Wings Over America, Air Corps, U. S. Army is one of his more famous military posters that he created from the U. S. Government. The lower right corner will have the U. S. Government printing office number: P-21-RPB-11-27-41-25M. Note that the United States Army Air Corps was the aerial warfare service component of the United States Army between 1926 and 1941. World War II posters were printed on inexpensive wood pulp paper. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. The Vintage Poster is an IVPDA certified vintage poster dealer. The inventory is available online to you 24/7. This is an original poster; it is not a reproduction. Our posters come with a . We stand behind the description and condition of the vintage posters shown on the website. 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! |
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