Poster
Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps
Poster featuring an illustration of a line of people waiting to buy war savings stamps. The clothing and jewelry of the people suggests they are of varied ethnic backgrounds. A little girl is holding a small American flag, and several adults are smiling at her. They are waiting in line at a window with a sign that reads: "W.S.S. for sale here," where Uncle Sam is smiling and handling transactions. Poster text reads: "Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps. Your Money Back With Interest From the United States Treasury." |
Image ID: | 131352 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1918 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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Collection Name: | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
Genre: | Poster |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 6030 (7) L2.11 |
Original Dimensions: | 40 x 30 inches |
Illustration by William Balfour Ker. Number S-11 in a series. Reproduced by the Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati & New York. |
Coats |
Dresses |
Hats |
Jewelry |
Shoes |
Fund raising |
Propaganda |
War posters |
World War, 1914-1918 |
Children and adults |
Flags |
Patriotism |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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