Name/Title
World War Postcard: Soldier "Just Me"Entry/Object ID
17.22.8Description
Great War Postcards. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 6". The image is a vintage caricature World War I soldier wearing a gas mask and a helmet labeled “US,” accompanied by text that reads “My Latest Portrait. Just Me. Gas Who It Is.” The illustration has a bold and somewhat humorous tone with an artistic style that reflects the early 20th-century design, blending elements of satire with a wartime aesthetic, likely commenting on the pervasive presence of gas masks during that era.Context
New Richland native William Schue brought home sets of postcards from his service during World War I in France.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Postcard, PhotographicClass
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
October 8, 2025Update Date
October 9, 2025