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Original WWI Navy Recruiting Poster

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Original WWI Navy Recruiting Poster
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This is an original WWI U.S. Navy recruiting poster from circa 1918. The artwork for the poster was created by Howard Chandler Christy, an American artist and illustrator in the early 1900's. The poster shows the young woman in a sailor's uniform and reads "I Want You for the Navy" and "Promotion for Anyone Enlisting / Apply Any Recruiting Station or Postmaster". The bottom right corner is marked "Forbes Boston". The WWI poster is in fair condition with moderate wear and damage as shown. The poster measures 27" x 41.25".