Description:

WWII, 1943, artist identified as Criss, and WWII, 1944, unidentified artist/photographer. Patriotic pair of World War II color posters. The first, an OWI (Office of War Information) Poster No. 41. created by an artist identified as Criss reads "Help Bring Them Back To You! Find time for war work - Raise and share food - Walk and carry packages - Conserve everything you have - Save 10% in War Bonds - Make Yours A Victory Home!" and features a sponsorship poster with an image of house superimposed with the passage "This Is a V Home" and a flag of support hanging in the window. To control the content and imagery of war messages, the government created the U.S. Office of War Information (OWI) in June 1942. Among its wide-ranging responsibilities, OWI sought to review and approve the design and content of government posters. The second poster features a black and white photograph of four star General Dwight D. Eisenhower (prior to becoming a five star general) saluting with the red and white stripes of the American flag serving as background. Text reads "Back 'em Up! Buy Extra Bonds!" 28.00"L x 22.00"W (71.12 L x 55.88 W cm) Provenance: Ex-Private Denver, CO collection. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Tear at top of Eisenhower poster. Minor tears at creases of "Help Bring Them Back to You!" poster. Overall good condition.

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