World War I Poster, "Ten Million New Members by Christmas- Join the Red Cross," circa 1917
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Artifact Overview
During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1917
Subject Date
circa 1917
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by L.N. Britton, printed in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.565.100
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 30.125 in
Width: 20.25 in
Inscriptions
Printed on poster at top: TEN MILLION / NEW MEMBERS / BY CHRISTMAS /
Printed at bottom of poster: JOIN THE / RED CROSS / AND ON CHRISTMAS EVE / A CANDLE IN EVERY / WINDOW. A SERVICE / FLAG FOR EVERY HOME.
Artist name under image: L.N. Britton
Verso in pencil: Red Cross.
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