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C. R. Macauley
You buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish original World War 1 vintage poser

1917

$556
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About the Item

Original vintage poster: YOU Buy a Liberty Bond. Linen Backed World War 1 bonds poster. Archival linen backed in good condition; ready to frame. Artist: C . R. Macauley created this image of Lady Liberty as part of the first Liberty Loan issues during World War I. Amusing and dramatic, this poster could really haunt your memory, and make you feel guilty if you didn't purchase your own bonds. We have this poster in its larger format as well. This poster has been archivally mounted on linen, and it's in great condition. Delightful imagery of angered Statue of Liberty sternly pointing in the "I Want You" fashion. Among the very earliest War Loan posters. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Posterover 100 years old; it is not a reproduction. This poster is professional acid-free conservation mounted, linen backed, and in good condition.
  • Creator:
    C. R. Macauley (1871 - 1934)
  • Creation Year:
    1917
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    1917 original, touch ups of fold marks. touch of letter R in Liberty.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 97451stDibs: LU140428292562

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