Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is an absolutely beautiful WWI poster and in near mint condition as well! This 20″ x 30″ poster, designed by Casper Emerson Jr in 1916 for the U.S. Treasury Department features War Savings Stamps depicted as an ammunition belt, feeding into a soldier’s machine gun. The United States relied on the revenue generated by selling War Saving Stamps and Victory Loans to the American public. This poster is in near mint condition with a small tear at the top and a small bit of color loss in the bottom right. The poster looks as it did the day it was printed and has retained the vibrancy very well.

You do not want to miss your opportunity to add one of the most famous WWI propaganda posters to your collection, especially in this condition. This is one of the best example we have seen!

Ready to add to your WWI propaganda and homefront collections!

During World War I, the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history. The ability of posters to inspire, inform, and persuade combined with vibrant design trends in many of the participating countries to produce thousands of interesting visual works. As a valuable historical research resource, today these posters provide multiple points of view for understanding this global conflict. As artistic works, the posters range in style from graphically
vibrant works by well-known designers to anonymous broadsides (predominantly text).
World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on November 11, 1918.

The poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale. During World War II, a larger quantity of posters were printed, but they were no longer the primary source of information. By that time, posters shared their audience with radio and film.

Even with its late entry into the war, the United States produced more posters than any other country. Taken as a whole, the imagery in American posters is more positive than the relatively somber appearance of the German posters.