
"Be a U.S. Marine!" Vintage WWI Poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918
View Similar Items
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
"Be a U.S. Marine!" Vintage WWI Poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918
About the Item
- Creator:James Montgomery Flagg (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 58.25 in (147.96 cm)Width: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1918
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: P2391stDibs: LU909718982442
James Montgomery Flagg
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.
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2010
1stDibs seller since 2011
453 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All"U.S. Marines. Reserved for you!" Vintage WWII Marine Corps Recruitment Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, designed by Joe Richards. The poster, a color lithograph, was issued on November 28, 1941, less than 10 days before the a...
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Posters
Materials
Paper
"Ready. Join U.S. Marines" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by Haddon Sundblom
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, issued in 1942. The poster depicts a uniformed Marine, standing strong and proud at attention. The persuasive text reads ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a U.S. shield patriotic printed paddle fan from 1918. The blue chief is printed with thirteen white stars. Below, thirteen vertical pales are printed in alternating red ...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, issued in 1940. The poster depicts a no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Fight with National War Bonds Vintage British WWI Poster, Circa 1917-18
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage British WWI Poster, urging viewers to "Fight with National War Bonds." The poster features a woman in classical robes, hosting a British flag in an outstretched hand, with an impassioned and urgent look on her face. The poster was printed in England by Hill, Siffkin, & Co, circa 1917-1918.
During WWII, England relied heavily on the willingness of its citizens to lend money...
Category
Vintage 1910s Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
"Shall We Be More Tender with Our Dollar" Vintage WWI 2nd Liberty Loan Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniformed hat in the other. Next to him, a sailor holds a leaflet outstretched toward the viewer. The leaflet is printed with an emblem of the Statue of Liberty and says “We Depend On You.” At the top of the poster is a quote by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, “Shall we be more tender with our dollars than we are with the lives of our sons?” The quote is printed in white block letters on a red field. Below, the poster encourages viewers to “Buy A United States Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917” in white block letters on a blue field. The poster was printed for the U.S. Treasury by Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. in Chicago.
The poster encourages Americans to help with the war effort by purchasing bonds to finance the war. Each of the four Liberty Loan campaigns (two in 1917, two in 1918) and the Victory Loan campaign of early 1919 aimed for rapid subscription in the loan and bond programs, to generate quick funding of the war effort. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time.
Working Americans could buy bonds...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Posters
Materials
Paper
You May Also Like
Original U.S James Bond 007 'Thunderball' Poster c.1965
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and original U.S release (1965) poster from the James Bond 007 blockbuster, Thunderball. A 1965 spy film and the fourth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is an adaptation of the 1961 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, which in turn was based on an original story by Kevin McClory, Jack Whittingham, and Fleming, and an original screenplay by Jack Whittingham. It was the third and final Bond film to be directed by Terence Young, with its screenplay by Richard Maibaum and John Hopkins. The movie would have been the first of the Bond series if not for legal disputes over copyright.
The film follows Bond's mission to find two NATO atomic bombs stolen by SPECTRE, which holds the world for ransom of £100 million in diamonds under its threat to destroy an unspecified metropolis in either the United Kingdom or the United States (later revealed to be Miami). The search leads Bond to the Bahamas, where he encounters Emilio Largo, the card-playing, eye patch-wearing SPECTRE Number Two. Backed by CIA agent Felix Leiter and Largo's mistress, Domino Derval, Bond's search culminates in an underwater battle with Largo's henchmen. The film's complex production comprised four different units and about a quarter of the film comprised underwater scenes. Thunderball was the first Bond film shot in widescreen Panavision and the first to have a running time of over two hours.
This large American billboard poster...
Category
20th Century American Other Posters
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Original Antique British WWI Recruitment Poster Come Now Be Honest With Yourself
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One poster encouraging men to enlist in the army: Come Now – Your arms, uniform and accoutrements are ready waiting for you [Lord Kitchener speaking at Gui...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Antique War Recruitment Poster Teufel Hunden US Marines WWI Devil Dog
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One recruitment poster for the US Marine Corps (founded 1775) - Teufel Hunden German Nickname For U.S. Marines Devil Dog Recruiting Station - featuring artwork by Charles...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Posters
Materials
Paper
Original American (U.S) Release James Bond 'From Russia With Love' Poster c.1963
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare and original American (U.S) release massive theater poster from the 1963 'From Russia With Love'. A 1963 spy film and the second in the James Bond series produced by Eon ...
Category
20th Century American Other Posters
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
U.S Release James Bond 007 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' Poster c.1969
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare and original U.S release poster from the blockbuster On Her Majesty's Secret Service. In 1969, Eon Productions brought to life another thrilling instalment in the James B...
Category
20th Century American Other Posters
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Italian WWI War Bond Poster by G. Capranesi (1852 - 1925)
By G. Capranesi
Located in Hanover, MA
Italian World War I Poster "Sottoscrivete Al Prestito" by artist G. Capranesi. Printed 1917 by Del'Istituto Itlaiano D'Arti Grafiche-Bergamo, 54...
Category