1917 Print World War I Cartoon Charles Henry Bill Sykes Art Political Patriotism

"Duty and Youth Keep Step Today" This is an original 1917 black and white halftone print of a World War I political cartoon drawn by the American editorial cartoonist, Charles Henry "Bill" Sykes (1882-1942) for the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger newspaper.CONDITIONThis 98+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 8 inches; 15 x 20 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) The use of editorial cartoons for propaganda purposes was widely popular during World War I. Almost every newspaper of note had their own staff cartoonist who created images (and unfortunately many stereotypes) to support