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"I Want You for U.S. Army" World War I Uncle Sam Patriotic Poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1917. ...
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"I Want You for U.S. Army" World War I Uncle Sam Patriotic Poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1917. 30" x 40.5". Printed for the United States Army. This poster is likely one of the most popular cultural icons our nation has seen. The poster is simple in its message and imagery. Flagg drew his inspiration from several sources; the 1916 Lord Kitchener poster published by David Allen & Sons, London, which depicts Lord Kitchener pointing his finger in the same forceful way and calling on Britons to enlist. Secondly, Uncle Sam, who became a national symbol for patriotic participation, was modeled on a self-portrait of Flagg himself. This image originally appeared on the cover of Leslie magazine, for which Flagg worked as an illustrator. It appeared on the July 6th, 1916 cover, saying "What are you doing for preparedness?" It did not appear with its, "I Want You" text until February 15th, 1917. This example has not been linen backed. Apparently used in actual recruitment, at the bottom in blue ink a hand points to the address of the nearest recruiting station. This was obviously an after printing stamped addition to the poster, which to our thinking adds that much more importance and interest to this fantastic item. There is some minor discoloration at the bottom left and a 3" vertical tear into the top of Uncle Sam's hat. Outside of some very minor edge roughness, it is in excellent condition with vibrant colors. No collection should be without this cultural icon!Auction Info
2022 June 11 - 12 Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6254 (go to Auction Home page)
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