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James Montgomery Flagg
yours in Trust, We Must Protect it From Fire original 1939 vintage poster

1939

About the Item

Linen-backed original 1939 James Montgomery Flagg vintage poster: You're in Trust; we must protect it from fire. "If we would have forests--we must prevent fires: Maryland State Department of Forestry. This poster is very good condition with very minor edge wear, near mintn. The artist Flagg is most famous for their self-portrait of "Uncle Sam" from 1917 in the poster I Want You for U. S. Army. His self-portrait makes him one of the world's most famous faces. Excellent condition and is ready to frame. A Reproduction from an Oil Painting as this original poster, by James Montgomery Flagg it hangs in the American Forestry Association Lobby in Washington, D.C.. American Forestry Association. James M. Flagg did the famous "I Want You for the Army" using his own self portrait in the 1917 poster; perhaps the most recognized face in the world!. Rare original 1939 U.S.A. Forestry original poster. This poster was also printed as a U. S. Postal stamp.
  • Creator:
    James Montgomery Flagg (1877 - 1960, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1939
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    only minor edge wear prevents this from being excellent /.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 13910-B1stDibs: LU1404215857832

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