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Original 1918 American Red Crossposter by celebrated American artist Gordon Grant (1875–1962) — “Loyalty to OneMeans Loyalty to Both.”
Two American doughboys in WWI uniform march side byside carrying the Stars and Stripes and the Red Cross flag, with the slogan inbold red lettering. Grant’s signature is printed in the image at lower right.This is an original World War I printing, NOT a modern reproduction. TheLibrary of Congress holds this same poster in its permanent World War I postercollection.
Issued during the Red Cross WarFund campaigns of 1918, when the American Red Cross mobilized millions ofvolunteers and dollars to support U.S. troops in France. Grant, best known as amarine painter (his painting of the USS Constitution hung in the White House),contributed several designs to the war effort; this is his best-known Red Crossimage.
SIZE: approximately 24" x 18"
CONDITION: Honest wartimesurvivor, displayed as found and never restored. Strong, unfaded color.Original fold lines from wartime distribution. Edge tears and small chips alongthe right and bottom margins, please look at photos to see all chips and tears. Scattered creasing and a light stain at lower left. Slight discoloration in corner, photographed. Great condition for age, please look at all photos!
Ships rolled in a heavy-dutytube
