Poster, Political

Object/Artifact

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Ripon Historical Society

The poster titled "Americans All! Victory Liberty Loan" features a heroic image of a woman draped in a flowing yellow gown, holding a laurel wreath, with the American flag as a backdrop. The text lists various names under the “Honor Roll” and emphasizes national unity and patriotism. Created by Howard Chandler Christy in 1919, it serves as a powerful post-World War I call to action, encouraging citizens to purchase victory liberty loans to support the nation's financial recovery.

The poster titled "Americans All! Victory Liberty Loan" features a heroic image of a woman draped in a flowing yellow gown, holding a laurel wreath, with the American flag as a backdrop. The text lists various names under the “Honor Roll” and emphasizes national unity and patriotism. Created by Howard Chandler Christy in 1919, it serves as a powerful post-World War I call to action, encouraging citizens to purchase victory liberty loans to support the nation's financial recovery.

Name/Title

Poster, Political

Entry/Object ID

AX2002.0012.0001

Description

27" x 40" WWI poster in color, starting with "Americans All ! ---" Mounted on heavy cardboard promoting WWI Victory Liberty loan signed by poster artist Howard Chandler Christy, 1917. Slightly frayed and worn on edges. All legible and does not appear faded.

Collection

Military

Acquisition

Accession

AX2002.0012

Source or Donor

unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1917

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Poster, Political

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Poster

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Poster, Political, Advertising Medium