Date: 1942
Size: 10 x 14
Artist: J. Walter Wilkinson & Walter G. Wilkinson
About the Poster: During the second World War, the United States created aggressive bond drives to fund the war effort. American arts & cultural initiatives were used heavily to sell these bonds to the public, with famous entertainers like Marlene Dietrich and Frank Sinatra headlining venues where bonds were sold. Poster artists were also instrumental in this effort, creating striking images to stir Americans' sense of patriotism and urgency. Over 84 million Americans bought war bonds, raising a total of $185 billion.
This poster is one such image. It's message is communicated through what feels like a direct conversation with the viewer, giving them the ultimate power of "buying" the planes being flown overseas.
This poster is in good condition, with a visible fold line and holes on the corners. See photos for more details.
