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Group of Six Different World War II Posters.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
Group of Six Different World War II Posters.
<B>Group of Six Different World War II Posters.</B></I> This lot features six different posters made for the home front during World War II. There are still many people alive today who remember this war and all the hardships associated with it on the homefront. These posters are becoming increasingly more valuable every year; as there are increasingly patriotic feelings sweeping through the country. The first poster in this lot is "America Calling". Measuring 22" x 28", it depicts an American bald eagle in an attack pose, backed by red, white, and blue stripes. Next is "She's A Swell Plane", measuring 28" x 40", depicting a pilot, grinning wide, saying that he they need more planes. The motto is "More Production". Next we have, "Don't Burn Wastepaper - America's War Effort Needs It - Call A Collector." Measuring 17" x 8", it features a hand about to burn some newspaper, and the hand of Uncle Sam stopping him just in time. This reminded Americans that every single item had to be conserved and saved. Nothing was to be wasted. This harkens back to the scores of World War I ration and save posters. The fourth poster reads "They're still giving - are you? Give to your community War Fund." Measuring 21.5" x 11", it depicts artwork by John Falter. The image is of a soldier standing alone in a row of crosses, presumably graves of his fellow fighting men. This poster is one of the many methods used by this type of propaganda to pull on the heartstrings of America and get them to donate money. Guilt, sex, and adventure were not off limits. The fifth poster is one that mentions the enemy directly, "China Carries On." This poster features an image of a Chinese soldier and a youth. This poster was a testament to the will and strength of the enemy. America was reminded not to let up but to continue fighting and saving, even on the homefront. The sixth and final poster in this lot reads: