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1942 World War 2 American Propaganda writing paper Porto Service Chicago poster2

1942

$312.41
£225
€269.04
CA$428.94
A$480.77
CHF 251.69
MX$5,932.43
NOK 3,161.70
SEK 2,976.16
DKK 2,007.06
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To see our other original vintage propaganda posters and other items, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the poster you want. We have three pieces in this series for sale. Porto-Service, Chicago Bring Home the Bacon - three little hams who gotta be cured! Lithograph 26.5x18cm 1942 What better writing paper to send to a serving serviceman than that encouraging him to fight. Porto-Service of Chicago published a series of illustrated writing resources for sweethearts and friends to write to their brave servicemen, in this case teasing the three Axis dictators. Lavishly produced and printed, the Americans brought some much-needed colour and glamour to dull war-torn Britain.
  • Creation Year:
    1942
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU79535569461

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