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Original WWII Poster 1944 by Wesley Heyman - Because Somebody Talked Small1944
1944
$350
£263.90
€305.24
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About the Item
A lonesome Cocker Spaniard waits for his master, a sailor who has died overseas due to loose talk on the home front in this 1944 World War II propaganda poster by Wesley Heyman (1918-2002). During the Second World War, there was a constant concern in the United States about inappropriate information being overheard by enemy agents both domestically and abroad. This is the smaller size oft his image.
This poster is from a series of posters entitled "Because Somebody Talked!" which are part of the larger theme of Loose Talk Can Cost Lives.
This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition.
We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
- Attributed to:Wesley Heyman (1918 - 2002)
- Creation Year:1944
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Boca Raton, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 139791stDibs: LU2560216687872
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