James Montgomery Flagg

American, 1877-1960

James Montgomery Flagg was a prodigious illustrator, working as a contributing artist to Life magazine at the surprisingly young age of 14. Flagg was born on June 18, 1877, in the Village of Pelham. He is most famous for creating the first image of the fictional Uncle Sam. His ‘I Want You’ lithographed image of Uncle Sam was published in 1917, during the First World War. It is storied that Flagg used his own image as the model for Uncle Sam, imagining himself as a much older man and with facial hair. Flagg died on May 27, 1960, in New York.

Creator: James Montgomery Flagg

TRAVEL? ADVENTURE? ANSWER - JOIN THE MARINES! Original Vintage WWI War Poster

$7,800

TRAVEL? ADVENTURE? ANSWER - JOIN THE MARINES! Original Vintage WWI War Poster

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Chicago, IL

TRAVEL? ADVENTURE? ANSWER - JOIN THE MARINES! Rare authentic original antique vintage WWI poster Artist: James Montgomery Flagg Condition: B Dimensions: 29.3 x 40.25 in. / 74.5 x 102.2 cm. Circa: 1917 Linen Backed There is restored edge and corner wear, tears, and losses; some air brushing in the margins to address losses; 6" restored vertical tear at the bottom edge near the left corner; three faint stain spots about 4" wide along the left edge in the upper half of the poster; some soft creasing in image; this spectacular and extremely rare American WWI propaganda poster...

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1910s Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paper

"Sow the Seeds of Victory!" Vintage National War Garden Commission Poster

$1,750

"Sow the Seeds of Victory!" Vintage National War Garden Commission Poster

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1918 National War Garden Commission poster was designed by the famed poster artist, James Montgomery Flagg. An allegorical representation of Liberty scatters handfuls of seeds f...

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1910s American Romantic Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paper

"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Uncle Sam Recruitment Tabletop Sign

$550

"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Uncle Sam Recruitment Tabletop Sign

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original WWII folding tabletop sign, promoting enlistment in The American Red Cross. The poster uses distinct Uncle Sam imagery, with the urging text “Join American R...

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1940s American Modern Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Other

Early 20th Century J.M. Flagg Watercolor Painting

$7,475

Early 20th Century J.M. Flagg Watercolor Painting

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s Antique watercolor painting created by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960). Flagg is best known for his "I Want You" Uncle Sam recruitment poster design first seen in the early days of WWI. However, his art career began all the way at age 14 when he became a contributing artist for Life magazine before contributing to Judge magazine the following year. After his early success and the fame that the Uncle Sam posters...

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque James Montgomery Flagg

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Paint, Paper

Vintage DRUGS Street Sign

$525

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.19 in

Vintage DRUGS Street Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage DRUGS street sign with white background and black lettering. Interesting piece of transportation history. No drugs zone, with increased penalties. Probably used close to a school zone...

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1970s American Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Steel

Vintage 'Lodging" Highway Sign

$425

H 30 in W 30 in D 0.19 in

Vintage 'Lodging" Highway Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage highway sign in cobalt blue reflective metal. Depicts a person sleeping in bed. Sign was used to direct drivers to hotels/motels up ...

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1960s American Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Steel

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Painting on Board of Male Nude

$1,650

H 36.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Painting on Board of Male Nude

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Boho original oil painting on board. A chic composition of a male nude in beautiful shades of green. Framed in a brilliant gilt wood frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Early 20th Century American Bohemian James Montgomery Flagg

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Masonite, Paint

American Folk Art 'PAN FRIED TROUT' Hanging Sign

$3,500

H 47 in W 47 in D 7 in

American Folk Art 'PAN FRIED TROUT' Hanging Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Three words, three fish, and not a hint of subtlety. Hand-carved from wood and painted to resemble rainbow trout, the trio reclines inside an oversized wooden frying pan as if awaiti...

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20th Century American Folk Art James Montgomery Flagg

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Metal

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880

$2,800

H 18 in W 41.75 in D 7.5 in

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif. Late 19th Century

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1880s American Folk Art Antique James Montgomery Flagg

Wooden Buffer for Printing Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century

$132Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in

Wooden Buffer for Printing Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Wooden pad with trefoil patterns used to decorate fabrics. India, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art James Montgomery Flagg

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Wood

'Enter Here' Vintage Sign

$225

H 58.5 in W 18 in D 3 in

'Enter Here' Vintage Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage metal street sign illustrating 'Enter Here.' Sign is affixed to a pipe with reflective tape on the front. Meant to be driven into th...

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1970s American Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Steel

American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign

$2,500

H 30 in W 39.5 in D 2.5 in

American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic and substantial wood and iron wrench tool sign. Hand written fractions and original yellow paint. Very sturdy and well made. Great industrial workshop turned folk art. The ...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Iron

Vintage Victory Cigarettes Advertisement Poster, c. 1930

$680

H 32 in W 15.5 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Victory Cigarettes Advertisement Poster, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

This poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography and a side of risque. Posters like this one, influenced by ...

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1930s Chinese Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paint, Paper

Original Vintage War Poster American Relief For France WWII National War Fund

$1,025

H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage War Poster American Relief For France WWII National War Fund

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two poster - American Relief for France Incorporated A member of Agency of the National War Fund - featuring a dynamic image of Marianne, the national pers...

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1940s French Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paper

1983 Star Wars Return Of The Jedi Original Vintage Poster

$1,531

H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in

1983 Star Wars Return Of The Jedi Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

In the epic conclusion of the saga, the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luk...

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1980s British Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paper

Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs

$950 / set

H 12 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fun collection of three vintage carnival midway signs. Nickel rides! Original professional sign painters handiwork. Excellent graphic skills. Great vintage age. All three signs have ...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Wood

Previously Available Items

"I Want You for the U.S. Army" Vintage WWII Poster by James Montgomery Flagg

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H 17.13 in W 14 in D 0.75 in

"I Want You for the U.S. Army" Vintage WWII Poster by James Montgomery Flagg

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a vintage U.S. Army WWII recruitment poster by the famous artist James Montgomery Flagg. Published on January 2, 1941 by Leslie-Judge Co., this poster is the World War II adaptation of Flagg's memorable 1917 “I Want You” Uncle Sam poster...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paper

"Be a U.S. Marine!" Vintage WWI Poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918

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H 58.25 in W 33.25 in D 2 in

"Be a U.S. Marine!" Vintage WWI Poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1918 Marines recruitment poster was designed by the famed poster artist, James Montgomery Flagg. Equally persuasive as his iconic "I want YOU" poster, Flagg's exhortation to Ame...

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1910s American Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

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Paper

James Montgomery Flagg

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H 32 in W 26 in D 3 in

James Montgomery Flagg

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

James Montgomery Flagg (American 1877-1960). "Judge" signed Pencil and watercolor on paper. Measuring 26 by 32 inches. Literature: Benezit Dictionary of Artists, volume 5, page 77...

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1930s Vintage James Montgomery Flagg

James Montgomery Flagg Uncle Sam World War I Poster

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H 48 in W 37.3 in D 3 in

James Montgomery Flagg Uncle Sam World War I Poster

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Stamford, CT

James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), uncle Sam World War I recruiting poster. The iconic image of Uncle Sam pointing toward the ...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical James Montgomery Flagg

James Montgomery Flagg furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

James Montgomery Flagg furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of James Montgomery Flagg furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Frederic Remington, Saul Bass, and Stan Galli. Prices for James Montgomery Flagg furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,240 and can go as high as $3,240, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,240.