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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