RARE ORIGINAL WWI CHRISTY POSTER \"GEE I WISH I WAS A MAN - I\'D JOIN THE NAVY\"
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RARE ORIGINAL WWI CHRISTY POSTER \"GEE I WISH I WAS A MAN - I\'D JOIN THE NAVY\":
$1595.00
Iconic and original WWI poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917, \"I WANT YOU - FOR THE NAVY!\", Forbes Litho. Company, Boston, stone lithograph on paper, linen backing, 27\" x 41\" (size is given in inches, usually to the nearest half inch, width precedes height; measurements are for the sheet size, not including the linen overlap), \"A-\" very fine condition, very fine image area with retained original colors, as is common with these older posters there is some light creasing as well as minor soiling in the top left and some restoration to a tear in the top center that is located just to the right of the \"I\", the tear is mostly a non-issue because with the linen mounting you have to look closely to see it, that being said if you are a fastidious collector this may not be the Christy for you, but if you appreciate a poster with some aging and use over the years and your intent is to frame it for your home or office, I do not believe you will be disappointed; this is a very nice specimen of a Christy World War I poster.Posters during World War I were designed to instill in the people a positive outlook, a sense of patriotism and confidence. They linked the war in trenches with the war at home. From a practical point, they were used to encourage all Americans to help with the war effort. The posters called upon every man, woman, and child to endure the personal sacrifice and domestic adjustments to further the national agenda. They encouraged rationing, conservation and sacrifice. In addition, the posters were used for recruitment, productivity, and motivation as well as for financing the war effort. The stark, colorful graphic designs elicited strong emotions. The posters played to the fears, frustrations, and faith in freedoms that lingered in people\'s minds during the war.We sell only original posters, no reproductions and all sales are satisfaction guaranteed or return the poster, less shipping cost of course.We ship posters rolled in a Uline tube via priority USPS mail, seller provides insurance; in the unlikely event your poster arrives damaged, contact me first and I\'ll provide details for its return with the original packaging for a complete refund of your purchase price as well as your shipping cost.
RARE ORIGINAL WWI CHRISTY POSTER \"GEE I WISH I WAS A MAN - I\'D JOIN THE NAVY\":
$1595.00