1917 Print World War I Cartoon Clive Weed Angel Wings German Kaiser Political

"Ready for a 'Benevolent Discussion'" This is an original 1917 black and white halftone print of a World War I political cartoon drawn by editorial cartoonist, Clive Weed (1884-1936) for the Philadelphia 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 the war effort at home and on th