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Original WWI 1917 Uncle Sam Recruiting Poster

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Original WWI 1917 Uncle Sam Recruiting Poster
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This is a scarce original WWI Uncle Sam U.S. Army recruiting poster from 1917. The poster features one of the most iconic images from this era showing Uncle Sam in his patriotic top hat with coat and tie. The artwork for the image was created by James Montgomery Flagg, an American artist and illustrator who produced several pieces that were featured on war posters. This piece shows the red, white and blue border with the Uncle Sam image at top center. The bottom of the poster reads "I Want You For U.S. Army / Nearest Recruiting Station Over Ottman Drug Co.". The bottom is marked "Copyright, 1917, Leslie-Judge Co., N.Y.". The Uncle Sam poster is in good condition. There is a 6" tear at the bottom as shown and some chipping at bottom left. The poster measures 30" x 40".