"Americans All!" WWI Christy Girl Poster by Howard Chandler Christy (1919)
"Americans All!" WWI Christy Girl Poster by Howard Chandler Christy (1919)
WWI "Christy Girl" poster encouraging civilians to purchase victory war bonds to pay for the war that just ended, and featuring Howard Chandler Christy art of Columbia holding a wreath over the "Honor Roll" of injured and lost servicemen. Note that the names on this poster were taken from actual casualty lists sent to General 'Blackjack' Pershing.
"Christy Girls" are still known world-wide for their almost mysterious sensuality and emotive expressions. Their dreamy expressions enticed numerous young men to take up arms and enlist, and numerous Americans to empty their pockets to support the war effort.
Size*:
27" x 40"
Condition:
Very Good
Rolled. Linen backed. Exquisite color on this poster. Though linen backed, no restoration was performed. We could see a possible tear in the top margin between the "E" and the "R" but even that we are not sure of. Some pencil writing on the bottom on the linen from an old previous sale. This is a really clean poster.
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Tags: WWI Home Front Christy Girls Bonds and Stamps Women In Wartime
Produced by: Victory Liberty Loan
Artist/Designer(s): Howard Chandler Christy
* Sizes are approximate and given in good faith. Sizes are also given for the area of the item itself. Linen backing posters may slightly stretch the poster size, in addition posters often have a larger linen border that extends beyond the poster area. Measurements are for poster alone. Please contact us if you have any questions or you need to confirm exact size.
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