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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. Outside of some minor edge roughness along the left edge, it is in excellent condition with vibrant colors. No collection should be without this cultural icon!Loading guides...
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2012 December 11-12 Political, Western Legends & Americana Signature Auction - Dallas #6092 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2012
11th-12th
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