1919 Americans All Victory Liberty Loan by Howard Chandler Christy WWI
Date: 1919 Artist: Christy, Howard Chandler Size (in): 40” x 27” Size (cm): 100 x 67.5 Condition: B Linen backed: No Howard Chandler Christy produced many of the best known and most beloved posters of the First World War era including this “Americans All” beauty created to support the fifth and final of the Liberty Loans, the Victory Liberty Loan. This stirring poster reminds the viewer that patriotism is a universal value shared by all Americans regardless of national origin, religion, creed or whatever other differences may exist. The poster lists 14 surnames all of different origin including French, Polish, Spanish, Jewish, Czech, English, Irish, Polish, Italian, Greek, Russian and others which as “Americans All” must bear the burden of supporting the Victory Liberty Loan campaign to their utmost. A Christy Girl wraps herself in Old Glory and extends the Laurel Wreath as a symbol of triumph. This is an unrestored poster in very good condition. The poster has a small half inc