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Tsingtau Orchestra
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Poster featuring an illustration of a house burning in the background and a silhouette of a person with two children at their side in the foreground. Text reads: "Tsingtau Orchestra, German Military Band, Auditorium [Milwaukee], October 2 to 15, Every evening, Sat. and Sun. Matinee, For the Benefit of War Sufferers, General Admission 25 Cents. "
1918
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WHi 133081
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Charity Bazaar for the Benefit of War Sufferers
1918
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Auditorium Plankinton Hall
1918
Poster with red and white text that reads: "Auditorium Plankinton Hall Sunday Night Mr. 17 Benefit Performance. Co. L. 340th Infantry. Milwaukee's Own 10 Big Acts 10. Admission 50c."
Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain?
1918
Poster featuring an illustration of a mother with two young children, reaching out her arm. Poster text reads: "Must Children Die And Mothers Plead In Vain? Buy More Liberty Bonds."
Spring Fantasie
1918
Handmade poster featuring a drawing of a person wearing a large flower on top of their head, and a dress made of grass. The person is blowing through the stem of another flower as if it were a horn...
Be Ready! Join Now!
1915
British recruitment poster commissioned by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London. Depicts a silhouette of a British soldier holding a rifle.
Spring Fantasie War Orphan Benefit
1918
Hand-drawn poster featuring a woman holding a large stem with flowers draped over her head. She is wearing a hat and dress, as well as wrapped fabric that billows behind her like a large leaf. Text...
