"Household 100% Honor Emblem Victory Liberty Loan," Window Sign, 1917-1918
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Artifact Overview
During World War I, the United States government issued bonds to help finance the war effort. American citizens, businesses, and especially financial institutions purchased bonds, raising more than 17 billion dollars. Donors to the Liberty and Victory Loan bond drives could adhere signs, like this one, to their windows to let everyone know they were doing their part.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1917-1918
Subject Date
1917-1918
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.0.93.139
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.375 in
Width: 6.5 in
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