1934 Ad Metropolitan Life Insurance Frederick H. Ecker Financial Father FTT9
This is an original 1934 Great Depression Era black and white print ad for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. CONDITIONThis 77+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine + Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 14 inches; 26 x 36 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) This piece was illustrated by Flagg, James Montgomery. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.James Montgomery Flagg James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) is perhaps best known for his iconic World War I recruitment poster, which featured a very serious Uncle Sam and the caption "I want YOU for U.S. army." Due to the costs of hiring a model, he ended up using his own face (with added age and goatee) for Uncle