Lot 70
Motherless, fatherless, starving--How much to save these little lives? War Fund week--One hundred million dollars--May 20th-27th. Poster showing a Red Cross nurse among small children, some with French flags, as a woman on her knees hands the nurse an infant. Muralist, painter and designer, Arthur Watkins Crisp, was born April 26, 1881 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His art studies were with John S. Gordon, 1898-1899, at the Hamilton Art School, and the Art Students League in New York City, 1900-1903. Crisp was a founder of the Allied Artists of America, New York Water Color Club, and American Water Color Society, all in New York City. He also was a member of other New York City groups, including the Architectural League of New York. Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross (ARC), also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian relief organization with a long history of providing emergency and non-emergency services to the United States military both at home and abroad. When faced with an unprecedented need for its service during World War I, the American National Red Cross responded by engaging for the first time in a series of national fund-raising campaigns that used advertising to appeal directly to the American people for money and support. The "War Fund" drives, the first held in June 1917 and the second in May 1918, each sought to raise the extraordinarily large sum of $100 million to finance the organization's war relief efforts. Posters represented one of the most popular components of these campaigns. Some of the most common themes included: "The Greatest Mother in the World," "All you need is a heart and a dollar," and "Keep this hand of mercy at its work." The public response was immediate and overwhelming with donations significantly surpassing the $100 million mark within just a few days on both occasions: together the "War Fund" drives succeeded in raising $250 million for the American National Red Cross. 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 11 November 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. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 20" x 28" and 22.5" x 30" framed Condition:
- Very Good Condition with some bottom (see pics). It is framed behind glass
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