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.
"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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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...
Paint, Paper
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...
Steel
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 ...
Steel
$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.
Masonite, Paint
$131Sale 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.
Wood
'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...
Steel
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 ...
Iron
Vintage Prison Road Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage metal road sign for a United States Prison. Sign is letting the car know that they are now "LEAVING the TRAVEL RESTRICTED AREA." Interesting piece of automotive memorabilia...
Steel
Vintage Gunshot Stop Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This authentic vintage stop sign serves as a compelling piece of Americana industrial art. Characterized by its classic octagonal form and bold refle...
Aluminum
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 ...
Wood
Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind, antique American Frigidaire enameled metal advertising sign, early 20th century, period Art Deco styling, the sign reads: "See Arkadelphia Hardware Co...
Metal, Enamel
$1,189Sale Price|87% Off
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 2.37 in
Large Italian painting with maritime sunset painting 1950s 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Captures the breathtaking beauty of a maritime adventure under a dramatic sky. Known for his maritime art, he masterfully portrays a scene in which the horizon sparkles with the fier...
Wood, Paint
Vintage 'Phone' Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage highway sign in cobalt blue reflective metal. Depicts a large white phone on a blue background. Sign was used to direct drivers to a...
Steel
Sold
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...
Paper