Lot 200
Original American World War I poster issued by The United States Government urging Americans to buy Liberty Loan Bonds. The appeal is made by the Uncle Sam character as he gestures over his shoulder to the Statue of Liberty surrounded by armed troops, fighter planes and battleships. It contains a poignant quote by W.G. McAdoo, then Secretary of the Treasury that reads Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with the lives of our sons. The poster is notated No.1 and is printed by Illinois Litho Co. Chicago. The poster, created in 1917 is signed by Dan Sayre Groesbeck. A visitor to Cecil B. DeMille's office at Paramount Studios in the 1930s would have found the famed director's walls covered with sketches for films, many by Dan Sayre Groesbeck. Dan Sayre Groesbeck (1879 - 1950), illustrator, muralist and Hollywood movie industry artist, was born and died in California, is known to have served in Russia's east coast while in the Canadian army, but much of his first 40 years of life is poorly documented and was subject to exaggerations and other distortions by the man. His formal art training seems to have been minimal, but he succeeded because he had a knack for capturing people's looks, clothing styles and, especially, visualizing dramatic situations and settings. Which is why he became the go-to concept artist for famed director Cecil B. DeMille and others from the early 1920s until his death. US WWI Lithographs were used during 1917 and 1918 to encourage citizens to buy Liberty Bonds, special charitable appeals, conserve food and goods and enforce patriotism. Since the federal government had banned commercial radio, the posters were needed to spread these messages. Many of the works were commissioned by well-known artists of the day. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
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Dimensions:
- 19.5" x 29.5" Condition:
- Good Condition with some wear on the poster in spots (see pics). There is hole under his left arm. It is shrink wrapped with a cardboard back.
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