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J. Walter Wilkinson
Original You buy 'em We'll fly 'em! Defense Bonds vintage WW2 poster

1942

About the Item

Original vintage poster: "You buy 'em We'll fly 'em!" Artists: J. Walter Wilkinson and his son Walter G. Wilkinson. (1917 - 1971). Linen backed with original WW2 U.S. military with original issued fold marks restored. Excellent condition. Touchup pinhole in the four corners. Excellent colors. Ready to frame. A flying ace pilot smiles and gives the thumbs up to the viewer to promote war bonds, saying, "You Buy 'Em, We'll Fly' Em" in this 1942 WWII poster by J. Walter Wilkinson and his son Walter G. Wilkinson. The artwork features a squadron of Douglas SBD Dauntless, which the US Navy used as scout planes and dive bombers. The seal at the bottom of the poster reads, "The More Bonds You Buy- The More Planes Will Fly." This poster is one in a series of six created by the award-winning father-son team for the United States Treasury Department. J. Walter Wilkinson (1892-1988) and his son Walter G. Wilkinson (1917-1971) created several posters for the United States Department of Treasury during the Second World War. J. Walter Wilkinson was an academic painter who studied in Italy and worked for advertising agencies in Philadelphia. He specialized in outdoor landscapes and created many commercial artworks for advertising campaigns, including Ivory Soap, Pabst Beer, and Ballantine Ale. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation-mounted, linen-backed, and in excellent condition. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
  • Creator:
    J. Walter Wilkinson (1892 - 1988)
  • Creation Year:
    1942
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Medium:
    Offset
  • Movement & Style:
    American Modern
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Condition:
    Archival linen backed with original US Government issued fold marks restored. Pin holes in 4 corners touched up. Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 191631stDibs: LU1404214978142