World War I Poster, "Help Canada Secure Business in Foreign Markets," circa 1919
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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 1919
Subject Date
circa 1919
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.565.185
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 in
Width: 17.25 in
Inscriptions
Print reads: HELP / CANADA / SECURE / BUSINESS / IN FOREIGN MARKETS / Buy WAR SAVINGS / STAMPS. W.SS/ W.P.2.
Lower right corner has triangle surmounted by beaver and letters W.S. S.
On reverse in pencil: Canadian/War Savings Stamps.
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