Original Victory Liberty Loan poster linen First World War I WW1 1919 HC Christy

Description

Original 1919 lithograph supporting the Victory Liberty Loan, a national bond drive held just after the First World War to help the US government pay off its debt accumulated over the prior two years of the conflict. Using the slogan "Americans All" and a list of  ethnic surnames (Polish, German, Czech, Greek, Hispanic, Jewish, French, English), the poster recognizes the ethnic diversity of the US population and celebrates its unity in supporting the war effort. Artist is Howard Chandler Christy, a famous commercial advertising artist who was known for his rendering of beautiful women. This style carried over into his many war poster designs, including this one. Poster dimensions are 40 x 28 inches.
Newly linen backed (10 oz cotton canvas + 100 lb cotton paper) and acid-neutralized. Very good condition; strong colors; no missing paper, no fold lines; trace of horizontal crease at bottom just under lettering from being folded for many years prior to backing. There are two photos, one with and one without flash. Poster will ship rolled in a hard tube. flat shipping fee for US lower 48. International buyers pay actual shipping via a service of their choice. Please see my other current auctions of French and American WW I posters. Combined shipping on multiple purchases.