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James Allen St. John
Original 'Blot it Out The Hun - his Mark' vintage 1918 WW1 postter

1918

About the Item

Original The Hun ~ his Mark, Blot it Out with Liberty Bonds vintage American World War One poster. Archivail linen backed in mint condition, ready to frame. The images shown are of the exact poster you will receive. “The Hun, His Mark,” in 1917. This striking poster was designed by Chicago artist James Allen St. John. St. John depicts the bloody handprint that symbolizes the attack of the German soldier, or “Hun.” A bloody handprint is used to signify the mark of Germany. The poster used the symbol as a tool to raise money for the American war effort through the sale of Liberty Bonds. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. It is in very fine condition, Grade A., for an American military poster that is now around 106 years old.
  • Creator:
    James Allen St. John (1875 - 1957, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1918
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.13 in (76.54 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Archival linen backed in very fine condition, Grade A. Certificate of Authenticity. Printed on cream, unbleached paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 241031stDibs: LU1404215000612

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